Agency - Iowa United Nations Association

Vision:
A globally engaged Iowa

Mission:
To educate and motivate toward the values and goals of the Untied Nations

Core Values:
International Cooperation
Respect for Human Rights
Nonviolent Conflict Resolution
Responsible Social and Economic Development

Goals:
To effect constructive United States involvement in the United Nations through education and advocacy.
To support responsible development through programs that reach locally, nationally and globally.
To promote peace, understanding and respect by utilizing the capabilities of the United Nations.

Description:
The Iowa United Nations Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization seeking to connect Iowans to global issues. We connect your family to the world through educational programming for youth and adults, emergency and annual humanitarian relief drives, and unique celebrations of our global interconnectedness. Iowa UNA is a statewide grassroots member-driven organization and could not succeed without the support of members like you!

History:
The Iowa United Nations Association’s history began when Eleanor Roosevelt visited Des Moines in 1953 to speak for the American Association for the United Nations. The University Christian Church feared controversy and canceled the venue. But a place was located, and Eleanor Roosevelt delivered her message to an overflowing crowd. Under the leadership of Dorothy Schramm, the Iowa United Nations Association was then established to carry on what has proven to be decades of dedication to, promotion of, and education about the United Nations.

Contact people:

Yashar Vasef, Executive Director, (phone), (email) The Iowa United Nations Association, Non Profit Organization, (phone), (email)

Address:

Old Brick--Market Street Entrance Iowa City, IA 52245 (See a map)

Directions:

Located on the Corner of Clinton and Market Street in the Old Brick building