UNACTO
About Us
Who We Are
The United Nations Association in Canada Toronto Region Branch (UNACTO) is a division of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) which is a historic, national charitable organization, established in 1946.
UNA-Canada is a founding member of the World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA) and today holds its elected Vice-Chair representing global civil society.
Mission
UNACTO is dedicated to elevating the principles of the UN Charter and to accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through innovative programming. Our work is guided by three core principles: Integrity, Inclusiveness and Compassion.
We believe in building a better tomorrow by engaging the youth of the Greater Toronto Area and in growing global citizens through knowledge of the UN and its initiatives.
Functions
Events
The holding of public meetings either by itself or jointly with other organizations.
Projects
The designing and conducting of programs aimed at encouraging interest.
Publications
The preparation, collection and dissemination of publications and materials.
Fundraising
The raising of funds, including donations, to enable UNACTO to work effectively.
UNACTO Executive
President
Irene Kashelsky
Vice President
Staci Benny
Secretary & Treasurer
Michael Jackman
UNACTO Board of Directors
Christine Dikongué
George Lepine
Hyona Park
Sheri Majdpour
Jean Pilaprat
Kiu Rezvanifer
Fadwa Yehia
UNA-Canada National Executive
President & CEO of UNA-Canada
Kate White
Ontario Regional Director
Jasmine Jackman
UNACTO Advisors
Governance
Rui Zhang
Board of Directors
Brent Saunders
UNACTO Operational Team
Governance Director
Rachel Bunbury
Governance Team
Fay Edwards
Amir Soltaninia
Marya Salhab
Olivia Dorado
Project Leads
Daniel Amaya
Alexia Cito
Ashoke Mohanraj
Hyona Park
Rose Nixon
Milena Glumac
Martine Ghazouli
Maria Marchyshyn
Project Coordinators
Raed Altal
Milan Pekovic
Impact Analytics Specialists
Tehseen Rana
Arsh Randhawa
April Wang
Financial Specialist
Shubdeep Randhawa
Communications Director
Kaitlynn Carroll
Communications Assistant
Sharmin Hassaniani
Graphic Designer
Laila Zabaneh
Photographer & Videographer
Yazan Kalaldeh
Public Relations & Outreach Specialist
Elan Schwartz
Editor
Ali Pracha
Writers
Racha Abou Chakra
David Rintoul
Brienna Charlebois
Digital Media Specialist
Brieanna Charlebois
Content Assistant
Vidya Pandiaraju
Sponsorship Specialist
Nidhi Mehra