We are a not-for-profit, membership-based organization that works with foreign policy and political decision makers, schools of all levels, and other organizations to build knowledge, understanding, informed opinion, and new ideas on the United Nations, its specialized agencies, and its relationship with the United States.
Through advocacy, outreach, education, and networking, the primary mission of UNA-NCA is to raise public awareness of the UN and to advocate for its increased competence. Our members organize participatory visits to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress to promote US support for the UN and to encourage interaction with our legislature. We offer various workshops, conferences, and seminars on the UN and related foreign policy issues. Our outreach efforts with non-governmental organizations, universities, and other public forums are aimed to broaden the UN's support base in the DC area, and build a practical understanding of global affairs and the UN's objectives. We promote an international affairs education with our Global Classrooms DC program for high school and middle school aged students and teachers through in-class lessons, volunteer opportunities, and Model UN conferences. We provide an opportunity to develop contacts while building a broader constituency for the UN through Young Professionals (YP) program.
UNA-NCA is one of the largest chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), which is part of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
