Masai Ujiri centers his work on using basketball to empower disadvantaged youth and cultivate future leaders through the non-profit Giants of Africa. Ujiri concluded his tenure as Toronto Raptors team president with a heartfelt message to the city. On August 28, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Ujiri as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocate ahead of the 80th UN General Assembly. The appointment places Ujiri among influential leaders supporting increased global ambition and action to fulfill the SDGs. Ujiri highlighted sport's power to break down barriers, build hope, and transform communities.
"... joins a distinguished group of influential leaders and changemakers who support the Secretary-General in raising global ambition and action to keep the promise of the SDGs."
"Sport doesn't just unite people - it breaks down barriers, builds hope, and transforms entire communities. Joining the SDG Advocates is a tremendous honor, and I'm excited to be part of a"
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