Our Mission & Objectives
“To bring together Ugandans living in North America and provide a platform on which they can network, share and experience Ugandan culture and the abundant opportunities of our new home.”
UNAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of Massachusetts.
About UNAA – The Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) is a non-profit organization that has been in existence for over 35 years. It is the largest organization of Ugandans living in North America, with a membership that cuts across different states in the USA and Canada.
UNAA was founded with the aim of uniting and empowering Ugandans living in the diaspora by providing a platform for networking, cultural exchange, and social engagement.
Over the years, UNAA has grown to become a leading organization that advocates for the interests and welfare of Ugandans in North America. About UNAA, The organization is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that the mission and vision of UNAA are upheld.
Our Objectives
- To enable, stimulate and promote acquaintance, friendship and unity among Ugandans in North America by promoting social and cultural activities and interaction within and between our local communities and across the continent.
- To address the needs and challenges peculiar to our members by promoting co-operative efforts and developing strategic partnerships with philanthropic, cultural, educational, economic empowerment and other social service organizations.
- To increase awareness and facilitate access to the gainful exploitation of educational, entrepreneurial and employment opportunities in North America through better networking, training and other innovative programs.
- To build partnerships with key stakeholders that will facilitate the growth of cultural, philanthropic, economic and educational interests between the peoples of Uganda and North America.
- To promote and protect our unique Ugandan cultural identity through annual social and cultural activities.
- To counsel and advise relevant governments on policies and regulations affecting UNAA membership.
