Connecting University of Hawaiʻi Students with vital United Nations initiatives.

Supporting local communities at the international level

We are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations and its agencies. Our nationwide network is committed to strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system, and achieving the goals set forth in the UN Charter.

UNA-USA is a sister organization of the United Nations Foundation. UNA-USA and its partner organization, the Better World Campaign, comprise the largest network of UN advocates in the world.

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UNHCR 2025 Shot at Life Fundraising Initiative

This year, we are fundraising for the Healthy Start for Refugee Program an initiative of Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria. Together, we aim to deliver health services to 1 million refugee and displaced children living in East Africa.

We are hosting a range of events and activities this year to support this fundraiser. Please support our initiative; we are more than halfway to our goal!

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Local Community Events

We are committed to promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals at the local level through participation in community volunteer events supporting education and development in environmental, health, and human rights initiatives.

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Participation at UN Events

Our members participate in national and international United Nations conferences, advocating for local Hawai’i initiatives at a global level, and building relationships with a network of peace practitioners.