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 accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by delivering innovative signature programs.
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
Larry Hebb
Rui Zhang
Board of Directors
Brent Saunders
UNACTO Operational Team
Governance Director
Michael Jackman (interim)
Program Director
Christine Dikongué
Project Leads
Daniel Amaya
Rachel Bunbury
Alexia Cito
Olivia Dorado
Mitch Houlahan
Trina Jeffers
Ashoke Mohanraj
Hyona Park
Project Coordinators
Raed Altal
Milena Glumac
Martine Ghazouli
Maria Marchyshyn
Rose Nixon
Milan Pekovic
Communications Director
Kaitlynn Carroll
Impact Analytics Specialists
Arsh Randhawa
Tehseen Rana
Graphic Designers
Maite Moreau
Laila Zabaneh
Photographer & Videographer
Yazan Kalaldeh
Writers
Racha Abou Chakra
David Rintoul
Financial Specialist
Shubdeep Randhawa