Causes: Civil Rights, International, International Migration & Refugee Issues, Minority Rights, Promotion of International Understanding

Mission: Founded in 2004, United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is an international non-governmental organization addressing the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities throughout the world. UMD's main goals are to foster unity among Macedonian people, and advance their cause. We work to promote our historical, spiritual and cultural heritage while advancing the Macedonian tradition within the framework of various advocacy, educational, and charitable programs.

Programs: Policy Issues- Advance Macedonian interests through educational advocacy, charitable efforts, and social and cultural events- Support the Republic of Macedonia's constitutional name- Defend the Macedonian ethnic identitySupport the human rights of Macedonians in Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia- Improve relations among Macedonia and the United States, Canada, Australia, and support accession into NATO and the EU