Buffin Foundation – International Actuarial, Investment & Economic Research

“I hold every man a debtor to his profession, from the which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought they of duty to endeavour themselves by way of amends to be a help and ornament thereunto.”

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Every journey starts with a small step
Hard work leads to success
Leadership and direction are essential
Seek clarity and resolution of problems
Dedication and commitment always”

Modern equivalents are…

Latin Words of Wisdom...

A minimis incipe
Per ardua ad astra
Domine dirige nos
Certum ex incertis
Ad finem fidelis

Eiffel tower, sunny summer day with blue sky and green Field of

“It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.”

Winston Churchill

“The history of knowledge is a great fugue in which the voices of the nations one after the other emerge.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Skyline with the Statue of Liberty

“It is never too late to start doing what is right.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Buffin Foundation

Dedicated to the support and advocacy of social and economic development issues.

To carry out it’s mission, The Buffin Foundation is actively engaged in philanthropy, international diplomacy, and sponsoring research, in order to achieve progress in a number of areas of social and economic policy around the world.

The Foundation derives its mission and inspiration from the following United Nations documents:

The Charter of the United Nations

Signed on 26 June 1945, this document sets out the rights and obligations of Member States and establishes the principal organs and procedures of the United Nations. READ DOCUMENT

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, this document sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected. LEARN MORE

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

These goals aim to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all and address many global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and more. LEARN MORE

Together these United Nations statements define the scope of global social and economic development opportunities to which The Buffin Foundation is dedicated.

Foundation Activities Include:

Publication of Commentary newsletter on topics relating to social and economic development
Participation in public policy discussion forums and conferences
Advocacy for the aims of the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals
Research Patron of National Academy of Social Insurance
Patron of International Actuarial Association
Advocacy and financial support for preservation, solvency and sustainability of social security systems

Sponsorship of international conference with the theme of Social and Economic Development
Advocacy and financial support for universal healthcare provision
Advocacy for women and financial support through CARE
Advocacy for children and financial support through UNICEF
Networking with representatives of major international donor organizations and regional development banks
Financial support as patron for several arts and cultural organizations

Commentary

Most Recent Posts

The Buffin Foundation publishes a newsletter titled Commentary that presents a single page review and analysis of a timely topics related to finance and investment, social security, pensions and retirement issues, or global economic trends and developments.

This newsletter is now also available in a blog format for your convenience.

mimi park Commentary | Social Security

A Perspective on the Year 2021: A Guest Editorial by William Arnone, Chief Executive Officer of the United States National Academy of Social Insurance.

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The Buffin Foundation

Dedicated to the support and advocacy of social and economic development issues.

The Foundation derives its mission and inspiration from the following United Nations documents:

Foundation Activities Include:

Commentary

Most Recent Posts

The 2022 Social Security Trustees Report

Communications Project on U.S. Social Security System Finances

The United States Social Security System Retirement Age

An Explanation of the Use of Smart Contracts

Implications of United States Federal Reserve Policy

A Perspective on the Year 2021: A Guest Editorial by William Arnone, Chief Executive Officer of the United States National Academy of Social Insurance.

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