{UAH} Welcome to the 26th Annual UNAA Convention ~ Ugandans At Heart (UAH)

{UAH} Welcome to the 26th Annual UNAA Convention

26^th Annual UNAA Convention

"Unity through Cultural Awareness"

August 29^th – September 1^st, 2014

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

(Official hotel of the 2014 UNAA Convention)

San Diego, CA

WELCOME TO THE UNAA CONVENTION

At its inception, UNAA was primarily a social gathering of Ugandan families celebrating the American holiday of Thanksgiving together. However, even at that early a stage, the organizers of this gathering recognized the latent potential and possibilities of a more formal association. Two years later, further discussions were held at a similar gathering in Dallas, TX, and UNAA, as we now know it, was born.

The principle objectives of the organization can be simply summarized as follows.

"To promote the social, cultural and economic development of all Ugandans in North America"

Over the past 26 years, UNAA has hosted 25 annual conventions in a multitude of different cities throughout the United States and in Canada and Uganda. The hosting of these conventions is one of the many ways in which UNAA fulfills its principal objectives described above. On average, a typical UNAA convention attracts about 1,000 delegates from throughout the world for a weekend of social interaction, cultural entertainment and business networking.

This year UNAA will host its 26^th Annual Convention in San Diego, CA, over the Labor Day weekend under the theme, "Unity through Cultural Awareness." A very exciting slate of forums, workshops and entertainment activities has been planned including the following.

· Trade and Investment Forum

· Northern Uganda Forum

· Technology Forum

· Ssenga / Kojja Forum

· Health and Awareness Forum

· Political Forum

· Traditional Dances and other Cultural Entertainment

· Formal Banquet featuring Traditional Ugandan Cuisine

· Young Adult Networking Social and Forums

· Youth Programs

· Popular Musicians and Entertainers from Uganda and North America

· Boat Cruise

Nowhere, and at no time else will Ugandans in North America be able to meet and socialize with so many Ugandans from other communities throughout North America under one roof. This is truly a unique opportunity that should not be missed.