The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) mourns the sudden passing of Canadian Macedonian human rights activist, long-time radio producer, and host of the CHIN radio show Makedonski Glas, and co-founder of the Sv. Zlata Meglenska Foundation, Mile Nikolovski, at the age of 80. May his memory be a blessing! Бог да го прости! “It is with great sadness that…
Во пресрет на посетата на новиот бугарски премиер Кирил Петков во Македонија денес, престижниот Емерџинг Еуроп објави статија од Мето Колоски, претседателот на Обединета македонска дијаспора (ОМД). Линк до статијата ОВДЕ. Предизвиците со „македонскиот синдром“ на Бугарија – Може ли Кирил Петков да ги реши? Во 1971 година, ЦИА го измисли терминот „Македонски синдром“ поврзан со интензивната преокупација на Бугарија…
Speech delivered by Eugenia Natsoulidou at a Turkish Union of Xanthi event on the occasion of Human Rights Day on December 10, 2021. Click here for the video in Greek (Eugenia’s remarks begin at 1:04:45) English translation below: The obvious reasons for the refusal of the Greek Justice to implement the decisions of the ECHR in favor of minorities. The case of…
With deep sadness, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) mourns the passing of a pillar in the Canadian Macedonian community, and one of our fellow UMD Macedonian Companions Kosta Stanwyck, at the age of 91. May his memory be a blessing! “Kosta embodied the very essence of Macedonian hardworking drive and entrepreneurship living the Canadian dream – he was dedicated and…
Обединета македонска дијаспора Преглед на активности за 2021 година Комуникација преку социјалните медиуми: 33 виртуелни настани, презентации, и видеа 443,000 прегледи 34% пораст на интеракции преку видео од 2020 година Добротворни достигнувања: Донација на медицинска опрема во вредност од $13,000 за Универзитетската клиника за неврологија при Клиничкиот центар Мајка Тереза, Скопје. Донација на противпожарна опрема, вклучително и чизми и маски,…
THE BIRTHRIGHT PROGRAM RESUMES IN 2022 A 3-week journey for young Macedonian adults. The United Macedonia Diaspora (UMD) and its partner, Macedonian Center for International Cooperation are pleased to announce the resumption of the Birthright Macedonia program next year. Birthright Macedonia will start on July 1 and end on July 22, 2022. In 2022, the Birthright program will be expanded…
Во изминатиот период се воспостави прекрасна соработка помеѓу ОМД Обединета Македонска Дијаспора и противпожарното друштво ДПД Архангел од Битола. Донирана беше опрема која ги зајакна капацитетите на ДПД Архангел со која пожарникарите од Битола ќе работат во служба на граѓаните на Македонија во интервенции за гасење на шумските пожари како и за превентивно делување. Сведоци сме на страшните пожари низ…
Social Media Outreach: 33 virtual events, gatherings, and videos 443,000 total views 36.4% increase in video engagements from 2020 Charitable Efforts: $13,000 worth of medical equipment was donated to the University Clinic of Neurology at Clinical Center Mother Teresa, Skopje. $6,000 worth of firefighting equipment, including shoes and masks, to the voluntary fire brigade Arhangel Bitola. $5,000 to the Sveti Spas…
Zdravo, Across the globe and over the years, Macedonian immigrants have spread and shared our culture, language, and heritage. Our traditions have been passed from generation to generation, sharing our rich history with the leaders of today and tomorrow. At the United Macedonian Diaspora, it is our mission to help create spaces and occasions for celebrating our global links and…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) submitted written testimony as a proponent for the creation of a Commission on Eastern European Affairs and the Office of Eastern European Affairs for Ohio. The testimony was distributed to the members of the Government Oversight and Reform Committee of the Ohio Senate prior to their hearing on December 8, 2021. This is the second…
For 17 years, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) has been working to reduce the inequalities facing Macedonian-identifying peoples around the world. Considering this year’s United Nations Human Rights Day theme on Equality, we, at the UMD are tripling our advocacy efforts to bring awareness about Macedonian challenges. This fall, UMD Australia provided a grant to fund Macedonian language classes in…
Description: The United Macedonian Diaspora provides both in-person and remote internship opportunities as an International Policy and Diplomacy Fellow throughout the year. The program’s purpose is to provide experience for those interested in Macedonia, Southeast Europe, U.S. Foreign Policy, Human Rights, NATO, and the European Union. This opportunity can serve to introduce and advance a career in foreign policy, journalism,…