Uniterra photos capture volunteers changing the world
We have received so many amazing photographs representing Uniterra volunteers in action. Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite photo. The winner will be announced at the 2013 International...
View ArticleCelebrating 35 Years of the Student Refugee Program
September is always an exciting time for those involved In WUSC’S Student Refugee Program (SRP); for the sponsored students coming from refugee camps half-way around the world to resettle and study in...
View ArticleChanging the world, one person at a time!
Changing the world, one person at a time!We're so proud of the thousands of Canadians who have given their time volunteering for Uniterra. Since 2005, this volunteer cooperation program has been making...
View ArticleWUSC’s Annual Report for the 2012-2013 is now available
WUSC’s Annual Report for the 2012-2013 is now available. It reports a year of important development results in WUSC’s priority focus areas of education, employment and empowerment for youth in Canada...
View ArticleJoin us in eliminating violence against women
Mon, 11/25/2013 - 03:00 - Tue, 12/10/2013 - 03:00WUSC will be participating in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – a global campaign aimed at the elimination of all forms of violence...
View ArticleWhat can you do this World AIDS Day?
Sun, 12/01/2013 - 03:00 - Mon, 12/02/2013 - 03:00On World AIDS Day, people around the globe unite and honour the lives of those who have passed away from this epidemic. December 1st is a day to stand...
View ArticleScholarships a fitting way to ensure Mandela’s legacy
World University Service of Canada applauds the Government of Canada’s recent announcement of new scholarships in honour of Nelson Mandela. Like Mandela, WUSC believes education is the key to human...
View ArticleMeet our Canadian participants to the 2014 International Seminar!
This year’s International Seminar in Burkina Faso will bring together Local Committee members and youth from 5 different countries: Burkina Faso, Canada, Guinea, Ghana and Senegal. Our fearless...
View ArticleThe 67th International Seminar is happening February 15 to 22 in West Africa!
This week, Canadian students are embarking on a life-changing week to Burkina Faso for the 2014 International Seminar. We are writing to inform you of this latest edition of the International...
View ArticleEmpowering mothers and their children
Sun, 05/11/2014 - 03:00 - Mon, 05/12/2014 - 03:00Mothers. They provide strength, support and love to their families. They help build communities, businesses and countries. They are also one the most...
View ArticleVolunteer your skills and make a difference with Uniterra
The Uniterra program, jointly operated by WUSC and CECI (the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation) is currently recruiting volunteers for short and long-term placements in Africa, Asia and...
View ArticleSave the Date: 2015 International Forum
Fri, 01/23/2015 - 03:00 - Sat, 01/24/2015 - 03:00WUSC’s landmark event will take place this year in Montreal as we partner up once again with CECI (the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation)...
View ArticleMake a difference this World AIDS Day
Mon, 12/01/2014 - 11:30 - Tue, 12/02/2014 - 02:30Did you know there are 35 million people living with HIV? Over 70% of people living with the virus are in sub-suharan Africa. (2013 UNAIDS and WHO...
View ArticleCanadian volunteer programs are changing the world one life at a time
International Volunteer Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the tremendous contributions of our volunteers in Canada and around the world. Every day, our Canadian volunteers are on the ground...
View ArticleImproving Maternal and Child Health in Burkina Faso
In 2007 in Burkina Faso, the infant mortality rate was 81 per 1,000 live births and the maternal mortality rate was 307.3 per 100,000. This situation is due in part to poor maternal, neonatal and child...
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