Raindrop Foundation Inc. Honored with the Global Visionary Award

United Nations Day — United Nations Association of Houston

The Raindrop Foundation Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to fostering cultural understanding, peace, and community engagement, has been honored with the Global Visionary Award by the United Nations Association of Houston at the UN Day 2025 Celebration. This prestigious recognition highlights Raindrop’s enduring commitment to community empowerment, dialogue, and cross-cultural collaboration in Greater Houston and beyond. 

Raindrop Foundation’s programs—spanning educational initiatives, cultural exchanges, leadership development, and humanitarian efforts—align closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially in the areas of quality education, gender equality, and peaceful, inclusive societies. As a Global Visionary Awardee, Raindrop stands among a group of distinguished leaders championing global cooperation and community service. 

About the UN Day 2025 Program

United Nations Day 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the United Nations’ founding. The United Nations Association of Houston hosted the gala dinner program to celebrate global cooperation, sustainable development, and local leadership advancing the UN mission of peace, dignity, and justice for all. 

Event Highlights Include:

• Keynote Address: Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of UNA-USA
• Award Presentations: Honors for individuals and organizations making impactful contributions
• Cultural performers and community leaders joining in celebration
• Networking with diplomats, civic leaders, and global advocates
• Held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at The Junior League of Houston 

2025 UN Day Awardees

         Global Visionary Award

• Raindrop Foundation Inc.
• Global Citizen Awardees

• Ellen I. Goldberg – Author & Director Emeritus of Sister Cities Houston
• William “Billy” Cohn, MD – Director, Center for Device Innovation, Texas Medical Center 

Master of Ceremonies

• Rosie Nguyen – Director of Communications, Rice University; Emmy-award winning journalist 

About the United Nations Association of Houston

The United Nations Association of Houston (UNA Houston) is a chapter of UNA-USA, part of a nationwide movement dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations. The UNA Houston organizes educational programs, global citizenship initiatives, and community events that elevate awareness of international cooperation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Photo credit: Julia Nabil