WHO WE ARE
Founded during the 3rd All-Ukrainian Student Congress in Prague in July 1922, the World Congress of Ukrainian Students was formed to organize Ukrainian students around the world to promote Ukrainian culture and language, and make a meaningful difference in communities worldwide. During 1922-1923, WCUS united over 4,500 students and 18 organizations.
In the late 1920s and early 1930s, a three-tiered structure of student organizations was created, which facilitated the work of WCUS on a global, regional, and local level.
In 1967, WCUS started organizing World Congresses, which took place with the participation of regional organizations and was able to successfully bring together a large group in New York (1967), Montreal (1970), Toronto (1973 and 1977), and Philadelphia (1976).
In 1994, WCUS fell inactive and we believe that now more than ever, on the 100th anniversary and to support the Ukrainian people as they defend against Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, it is vital that we lay strong roots in our diaspora and unite Ukrainians around the world.
WHAT WE DO
The mission of WCUS is to organize Ukrainian students and recent graduates around the world to promote Ukrainian culture and language, and make a meaningful difference in communities worldwide.
The vision of WCUS is to promote a free and prosperous Ukraine. Develop impactful Ukrainian communities around the world. Engage global citizens to support the Ukrainian people defend against Russian aggression in Ukraine and around the world.
Key Objectives
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Build a network of Ukrainian students and recent graduates at post secondary institutions around the world.
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Promote Ukrainian interests at academic institutions across the globe.
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Commemorate the anniversary of the Holodomor in the context of Russia’s genocidal war against the Ukrainian people today.
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Promoting the truth about Ukraine and combating Russian disinformation.
Representing parts of the diaspora
In late 2022, the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union (SUSK), in cooperation with the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), put together a task force to revive WCUS., In February 2023, WCUS will host a congress to officially revive the organization and solidify the key actions that young Ukrainians will take to promote a free and prosperous Ukraine around the world.
