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WORLD COUNCIL OF PEOPLES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133855478 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE K20 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K) · wcpun.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$23K
employees
—
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS SECTORS THAT ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THEUNITED NATIONS GOALS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS,PROGRAMS,EXHIBITS,WORKSHOPS,EDUCATIONAL,CULTURAL PROJECTS AND OUTREACH

profile · synthesized from sources

World Council of Peoples for the United Nations (WCPUN) advances awareness and implementation of United Nations goals through cultural projects, educational programs, and public exhibitions. The organization partners with artists, academic institutions, and international bodies to foster dialogue on global issues including migration, gender-based violence, and sustainable development. It operates primarily in New York City and collaborates on initiatives in Europe and Latin America.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN VIRTUAL CULTURAL DIALOGUES ON ART AND MENTAL HEALTH;INDIGENOUS PEOPLES; IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UN75
  2. #2 $0
    ORGANIZATION OF AUCTION HOSTED BY CHRISTIE'S LONDON TO BENEFIT THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Cobalt Rush Panel Discussion
Event co-hosted with ILO and the DRC Mission to the UN addressing labor conditions in the cobalt mining industry, held during UN Sustainability Week.
Indocumentales
Global workshop program fostering dialogue on migration through storytelling and art, hosted at universities in the U.S., Mexico, Spain, and Norway; developed by WCPUN Vice-President Shamina de Gonzaga.
Nirbhaya Monument/Antimonument
Artistic memorial by Monika Weiss dedicated to victims of gender-based violence worldwide, planned for installation in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to raise awareness of SDG 5.
TRUST ME
Conceptual performance art project by Gema Álava that uses opaque glasses to guide participants through museums, exploring perception, imagination, and emotional engagement with art.
Undercurrent Installation
Public art installation of Zheng Lu’s stainless-steel sculpture in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to highlight water scarcity and climate change, aligned with SDG 6 and SDG 13.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Organizes public art installations to raise awareness of global issues
      Facilitates the installation of public art pieces in high-visibility locations such as Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to raise awareness about climate change, access to clean water, and gender equity, including Zheng Lu’s "Undercurrent" and Judith Peck’s "Ladies of Steel" installations.
    • Produces and presents traveling portrait and interview exhibits on societal issues
      Creates and presents traveling exhibits featuring portraits and personal narratives to explore societal issues such as immigration and environmental justice, including the MEXUS exhibit and the "Global Voices" exhibit, displayed at venues such as Santa Clara University, Wassaic Art Festival, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Aspen Institute, and United Nations Headquarters.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Co-organizes panel discussions and film screenings on labor and human rights
      Co-organizes panel discussions and film screenings at United Nations Headquarters and other venues to highlight labor conditions in global supply chains, such as the cobalt industry, and promote awareness of workers' rights and sustainable development.
  • International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
    • Collaborates on academic programs to analyze societal narratives
      Partners with academic institutions such as the University of Agder Business School and the Polytechnic University of Valencia to develop graduate-level assignments and workshops that engage students in analyzing immigration narratives and proposing data-driven, inclusive solutions.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Facilitates film screenings and dialogues on migration and social justice
      Co-presents film screenings and dialogues on migration and related social justice issues, including the _Indocumentales_ series in collaboration with Cinema Tropical and NYU, and workshops with the Polytechnic University of Valencia, situating personal narratives within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts virtual cultural dialogues on global themes
      Hosts virtual dialogues in partnership with UN75 on topics including art, mental health, and Indigenous peoples, fostering cross-cultural exchange and public engagement with global issues.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Organizes benefit auctions for international organizations
      Organizes high-profile auctions, such as one hosted by Christie's London, to raise funds for global initiatives, including benefitting the World Health Organization.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Advocates for gender-based violence awareness through art
      Highlights and promotes the artwork of Monika Weiss, particularly the Nirbhaya monument/antimonument, as a memorial to victims of gender-based violence, and supports its planned public installation in New York City.
    • Organizes cultural events and panels on inequality and modernity
      Participates in and presents at cultural events such as panel discussions at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp, focusing on themes of inequality, interdependence, and critiques of modernity.
    • Promotes cultural advisers’ work in international forums
      Highlights and supports the work of cultural advisers such as Gema Alava, including the presentation of her book 'How to Be Fearless in a Museum' at the Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$10K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$32K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves27.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -56.1%
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at NYU Partner — Co-presented the _Indocumentales_ film screenings and dialogues on immigration.
  • Christie's London Partner — Partnered to organize auctions benefiting the World Health Organization.
  • Cinema Tropical Partner — Co-presented the _Indocumentales_ film screenings and dialogues on immigration.
  • Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Partner — Cooperating on the installation of the Nirbhaya monument/antimonument at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza.
  • Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Partner — Partnered on the planned installation of Monika Weiss’s "Nirbhaya" monument.
  • Indocumentales Partner — WCPUN programme co-founded by Shamina de Gonzaga to foster dialogue on immigration through educational initiatives.
  • International Labour Organization Partner — Co-hosted a film screening and panel discussion on cobalt industry labor conditions.
  • International Labour Organization Partner — Co-organized a panel discussion on labor conditions in the cobalt industry at United Nations Headquarters.
  • Monika Weiss Partner — Collaborating artist whose work on gender-based violence and collective memory is supported and highlighted by WCPUN.
  • Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art Partner — Hosted the presentation of WCPUN Cultural Adviser Gema Alava's book in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art, Antwerp Partner — Collaborated on a panel discussion about modernity and ideology.
  • NYC Parks Art in the Parks Program Partner — Cooperating on the installation of the Nirbhaya monument/antimonument at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza.
  • New York City Parks Department of Art and Antiquity Government — Facilitated the installation of Zheng Lu’s sculpture "Undercurrent" in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza.
  • New York City Parks Department of Art and Antiquity Government — Partnered with WCPUN to facilitate the installation of the sculpture "Undercurrent".
  • Permanent Mission to the United Nations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Partner — Co-hosted a film screening and panel discussion on cobalt industry labor conditions.
  • Permanent Mission to the United Nations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Partner — Co-hosted a panel discussion on cobalt industry labor conditions during UN Sustainability Week.
  • Polytechnic University of Valencia Partner — Provided support for the "Indocumentales" workshop on migration narratives.
  • Polytechnic University of Valencia Center for Development Cooperation Partner — Collaborated with WCPUN to support the Indocumentales workshop on migration narratives.
  • Ramapo College Partner — Collaborates with Ramapo College through the art education initiatives of Dr. Judith Peck, Professor Emeritus of Art.
  • SOCIALMED Festival Partner — Collaborating organization in the WCPUN INDOCUMENTALES “An Encounter Beyond Borders” program.
  • Streaming Museum Partner — Collaborated on the planned installation of Monika Weiss’s "Nirbhaya" in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza.
  • Streaming Museum Partner — Cooperating on the installation of the Nirbhaya monument/antimonument at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza.
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery Partner — Supported the installation of the sculpture "Undercurrent" in collaboration with WCPUN.
  • UN75 Partner — Collaborated on virtual cultural dialogues related to art, mental health, and Indigenous peoples.
  • University of Agder Partner — Collaborated on a graduate course assignment related to immigration and creative problem solving.
  • University of Agder Partner — Collaborated with WCPUN to implement an immigration-focused academic assignment in a Master's course.
  • University of Bath Partner — Co-hosted a film screening and panel discussion featuring a film directed by a researcher from the University of Bath.
  • University of Bath Partner — Partnered on the presentation of the film "Cobalt Rush" and related panel discussion at the United Nations.
  • World Health Organization Partner — Beneficiary of auctions organized to support its initiatives.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Art-Based Advocacy for Social Change
    methodology: art_for_social_engagement
    By using art, film, and storytelling in public and institutional settings, we raise awareness and inspire action on global issues, because creative expression fosters emotional engagement and makes complex societal challenges more accessible and relatable.
  • Cross-Sector Partnerships for UN Goals
    methodology: cross_sector_partnerships
    By facilitating partnerships across sectors, we advance United Nations goals because collaboration between diverse stakeholders amplifies impact, integrates resources, and aligns action around shared global objectives.
  • Cultural Bridging Through Art and Institutions
    methodology: cultural_bridging
    By connecting ancestral knowledge, local communities, and contemporary artistic practice through museums and relational art, we foster sustainability and social change because integrating diverse ways of knowing strengthens community agency and reimagines solutions through culturally rooted perspectives.