#23 - Knowing Kofi And Learning To Lead A Complicated World

Imagine what it's like to work alongside someone whose job is to orchestrate the cooperation of 190+ vastly different countries. Mihn-Thu Pham of the United Nations Foundation shares her experiences being led by the late Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. Born in Vietnam and moving to America with her family, Minh-Thu was called to support Kofi Annan as he led a complicated world and addressed a skeptical American public. Find out what the role of the Secretary-General is, Mr. Annan's contributions were, and why the UN is still relevant to the United States. This episode was released in 2018 via WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA. 

Credits:
Intro Clip: Kofi Annan Farewell Speech, December 2006 courtesy of the UN
Intro Clip Song: "Hold My Hand" by Michael Jackson
Theme Song: "Asi ki no ta vive" by Chachi Carvalho
Outro Song: "Walk On" U2