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.
President
Staci Benny
Secretary & Treasurer
Shubdeep Randhawa
Board Chair
Irene Kashelsky
Board of Directors
Sharmin Hassaniani
George Lepine
Maria Marchyshyn
Melissa Perrier
Jean Pilaprat
Amna Raza
UNACTO Operational Team
Director of Governance
Marya Salhab
Governance Coordinators
Chad Milbrandt
Amir Soltaninia
Partnership Officer
Harjas Grewal
Project Coordinators
Idil Omar
Impact Analysts
Tehseen Rana
Arsh Randhawa
Sponsorship Officer
Sandeep Sharma
Director of Communications
Sharmin Hassaniani
Graphic Designers
Tariduni Hathurusinghe
Laila Zabaneh
Editor
Ali Shahrukh Pracha
Contributing Writers
Liz Harris
Dana Shamlawi
Angel Xing
Shatabdy Zahid
Social Media Coordinator
Riffat Ali
Photographer
Winston Tang