About Us

United Macedonian Diaspora

Founded in 2004, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is the leading non-governmental, non-partisan, non-political, educational advocacy organization promoting the interests of Macedonians and Macedonian communities worldwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., UMD’s presence is felt throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, with membership spanning six continents.

Our Vision

We envision an influential, respected, and united Macedonian diaspora committed to building and sustaining the global Macedonian community. Macedonians are responsible for one another. United, We Can!

Our Objectives

• Safeguard Macedonia’s name and culture as well as the human rights of all Macedonians
• Unify the Macedonian Diaspora
• Promote universal ideals of peace, freedom, self-determination, equality, and justice
• Advance ethnic Macedonian heritage, language, and identity
• Preserve Macedonian traditions via charitable, educational, and social programs

Our Vision

We envision an influential, respected, and united Macedonian diaspora committed to building and sustaining the global Macedonian community. Macedonians are responsible for one another. United, We Can!

Our Objectives

Safeguard Macedonia’s name and culture as well as the human rights of all Macedonians

Unify the Macedonian Diaspora

Promote universal ideals of peace, freedom, self-determination, equality, and justice

Advance ethnic Macedonian heritage, language, and identity

Preserve Macedonian traditions via charitable, educational, and social programs