United Nations Assn. in Canada - Quinte Branch - Dr. Aruna Alexander

Member of the City of Belleville's Inclusivity Committee. Initiator of the Ambassadors for Belleville Project. Founding President - The United Nations Association - Quinte Branch

In 2014 The City of Belleville, in partnership with the Quinte Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada, launched a new program called Ambassadors for Belleville.

This strategic initiative focuses on the retention of all new residents of Belleville. Its objective is to: focus on social integration, grow an economically & socially sustainable intercultural, inclusive, welcoming community, and educate everyone on the benefits of inclusivity.

Recongnizing the diversity of citizens, and international students living in Belleville, regular gatherings will: promote Canadian diversity perspectives, encourage intercultural literacy, facilitate educational and multi-cultural social events, organize roundtable discussions, develop community relationships that foster respect for diversity and inclusivity.