Our primary mission is to support

the ideals and vital work of the United Nations.

As part of this mission, we provide education on the various activities of the United Nations. People across the United States need to know more about the real impact of the U.N. Chartered in 1964, the Southern Arizona Chapter is one of 120 United Nations Association Chapters across the United States that works with their local community and elected officials to inform, inspire, and mobilize Americans to support the principles and vital work of the U.N.

UNa Center gift STORE

Our other mission is to provide financial support for UNICEF, through our gift store, which has been in business since 1975.

We have a large variety of items from around the world. We purchase items made in more than 90 countries and from every continent, except Antarctica.

Many of our items are handmade by artisans from around the world whom your purchases help to support. We do our best to purchase fair trade goods and from cottage industries.

More than fifty volunteers help run the gift store, donating at least 14,000 hours of their time.