About UNA-Haiti
Who we are
There are those of us Haitians out there who take offense on how the country is being run by our Haitian counterparts. What worse is that it is being done with the help of the international community. Enough damage is done. It is up to us to get out of this crisis and put our country on the right track.
The United Nations Association Haiti (UNA-Haiti) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering global solidarity, sustainable development, and democratic governance in Haiti. Founded in 2004, UNA-Haiti operates within the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) network, advocating for peace, human rights, and equitable development.
In 2025, UNA-Haiti launches the Ayiti 2030 Agenda Initiative—a Haitian-led roadmap for the right political transition, national recovery, institutional reform, and economic revitalization. This initiative rejects externally imposed governance, calling instead for leadership that unites all the factions in the country, driven by its own people, respect the country’s sovereignty while welcoming international cooperation and strategic partnerships.
UNA-Haiti: Background & History
Founding & Mission
- Established: 2004 by Mr. Harvey Dupiton, former Chair of the NGO Committee on Africa at the United Nations.
- Accreditation: Officially accredited by WFUNA in 2025, joining over 100 UNAs worldwide.
- Promote self-reliance and sovereignty in Haiti.
- Advocate for international cooperation without foreign interference.Core MissionStrengthen civil society engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Organizational Struggles
- Operated primarily from New York due to instability in Haiti.
- 2010: Temporarily reorganized for post-earthquake disaster relief.
- 2022: Restructuring efforts hampered by legal and operational hurdles.
UNA-Haiti’s Restructuring (2025)
- July 3, 2025 Decision: International board voted to restructure under the NGO Committee on Private Sector Development as a sub-working group of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Taskforce to advance the Ayiti 2030 Agenda.
New Focus: Operationalize the Ayiti 2030 Agenda as Haiti’s sovereign recovery plan.
Initial Thought Leaders
Our Core Mission
Our Core Mission
- Promote self-reliance and sovereignty in Haiti.
- Advocate for international cooperation without foreign interference.
- Strengthen civil society engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our Vision
Provide the right transitional Authority/ Leadership for the country
Our Partners
