Hmong Nationalities Organization (HNO) is a national non-profit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Hmong identity, dignity, progress, and prosperity. Founded in 2011 by the Committee on Hmong Relations, HNO serves as a leading entity to the Hmong community and the general public on issues and policies related to cultural heritage, educational advancement, socio-economic development, and civic engagements of Hmong Americans.

HNO is an Organization of the Hmong people, by the Hmong people, and for the Hmong people,  HNO

• Must provide resources, financial contributions, and leadership to help the Hmong people;

• Must collaborate with others to enhance the lives, socio-economic condition and status, educational opportunities, and living standards of Hmong communities;

• Must promote our history, language, culture, religious beliefs, and traditional practices to sustain Hmong through the test of time;

• Must exercise loyalty, good judgment, integrity, and candor in its work;

• Must be fair, reasonable, and accountable in fulfilling the expectation, interest, and aspiration of the Hmong people; and

• Must respect its members’ rights, privileges, contributions, access, and treatment without discriminations contrary to HNO’s Bylaws and prohibited by law.

Its purpose is to strengthen the foundation and well-being of the Hmong people, HNO will strive

• To become a strategic central apparatus for the Hmong people;

• To develop all facets of Hmong life within local, regional, and international environments;

• To provide resources for Hmong people thriving under different conditions and circumstances;

• To support Hmong people, wherever appropriate, in civics participation and social interaction in society; and

• To promote Hmong nationalities, history, language, culture, traditions, religious beliefs, and social customs for the generations.