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The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is a global movement at the intersection of grassroots advocacy and international diplomacy. We are seeking funding to scale our support for unrepresented communities striving for democratic inclusion, self-determination, and human rights.

Like many civil society organizations, we have been affected by the worldwide cuts in funding, which have limited our capacity to respond to the growing needs of the communities we serve. To carry our work through 2026, we need to raise an additional €250,000–€300,000. Your support today helps us reach this goal, sustain our efforts, and build a stronger, more stable future together. Every contribution counts.

Our 2026 objectives include:

  • Strengthening grassroots leadership through local civic education, advocacy training, and digital security programs in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific;
  • Building a rapid response network to document and counter transnational repression, including legal tools, research, and community protection initiatives;
  • Launching a storytelling and visibility platform to amplify the work and struggles of our members through videos, interviews, and global campaigns;
  • Developing youth-focused initiatives that empower the next generation of indigenous and stateless advocates to lead in their communities and beyond.

You can read more about our strategy and impact in our Activity Report 2024-2025 or subscribe to our Newsletter for regular updates.

What Your Donation Secures

  • €15,000: Strengthening community networks through mapping, engagement, and peaceful mobilization strategies.
  • €20,000: Support UNPO members through training and capacity-building workshop covering mobilization for peaceful change, digital security, and international engagement.
  • €50,000: Preserving the heritage, languages, and histories of unrepresented peoples through local action and global advocacy.
  • €80,000: Organize the second edition of  high-level conference on the future of self-determination, bringing together UNPO members, policymakers, activists, and academics to explore new approaches in a changing geopolitical landscape. 

Ways to Give:

Through Direct Bank Deposit

Donation can also be done directly to our bank account:

Bank Name: WISE

Account Name: UNREPRESENTED NATIONS AND PEOPLES ORGANIZATION

IBAN: BE72 9676 3333 7416

SWIFT/BIC code: TRWIBEB1XXX

Bank Address: Avenue Louise 54, Room S52 Brussels, 1050, Belgium

Philantropy

Major gifts from individuals and institutions play a vital role in sustaining and expanding UNPO’s work, supporting initiatives that amplify the voices of unrepresented peoples and defend their rights on the international stage.

If you’re passionate about a particular region or area of our work, such as youth empowerment, cultural preservation, or international advocacy, we’d love to discuss how your contribution could directly support these efforts. Get in touch; we’d be happy to hear from you.

Leave a Legacy

Leaving a gift in your will to UNPO is a powerful way to stand alongside unrepresented peoples, now and for generations to come. Your legacy can support communities striving to preserve their identity, protect their rights, and shape their own futures in peace and dignity.

You don’t need to be wealthy to make a lasting difference. A small percentage of your estate, once loved ones are provided for, can be a legacy of solidarity and hope.

Become a regular contributor

Becoming a monthly or annual contributor to UNPO is a meaningful way to stand alongside unrepresented peoples, today and into the future. Your ongoing support helps communities around the world defend their rights, preserve their cultural identity, and build a just and peaceful future on their own terms.

You don’t need to give a large sum to make a lasting impact. Even modest, regular contributions can provide a steady foundation of solidarity and hope, empowering unrepresented nations and peoples to continue their struggle for dignity and self-determination.

If you’d like to learn more about our work, upcoming plans, or explore partnership opportunities, you may contact our team at [email protected].
We would be happy to speak with you. 

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