Blog - WUSC: Global Education & Economic Solutions for Youth & Refugees

Our work

What we do

We catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. We support all young people, with a focus on women and displaced people.

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Partners

More good is done together than apart. Our work is always done in partnership, based on mutual trust and respect.

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How we work

We foster inclusive, youth-centered solutions that enable better education and economic outcomes at scale for young people.

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About

About WUSC

WUSC is a Canadian non-profit organization driving positive education and economic change for young people around the world.

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Our team

Our global team of development professionals bring deep expertise and open minds to identify new solutions to old problems and create a better world, together.

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Accountability and policies

Annual reports and financial statements
Volunteer

International volunteer opportunities database

You have the skills we’re looking for. View our list of impactful 4-to-12 month opportunities and apply to volunteer today!

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Volunteer internationally

Whether you are an early-career, mid-career or a retired professional, you can give your time and share your skills and experience in support of development programs around the world.

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Volunteer in Canada

Start or join a WUSC Local Committee to assist in the resettlement of refugees to Canada. Not affiliated with a post-secondary institution? There are still many ways to get involved!

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Interested in volunteering internationally, but have some questions about how it works?

International volunteering represents one of the biggest commitments you can make to global development efforts. We know you likely have many questions about how it all works. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for international volunteers to learn more.

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Donate

Donate now

You can help increase opportunities for the next generation. Your donation helps provide youth with access to quality education, expand their employment opportunities, and empower them to be agents of change. Take action now and make a gift that will last a lifetime!

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How your donation helps

When you support WUSC you are telling youth that you believe in their ability to reach their full potential.

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Host a fundraiser

A birthday, wedding, or graduation is a great moment to ask friends and family to make a gift that changes the world for the better.

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Leave a gift in your will

A charitable bequest provides a meaningful way to give back and give others a similar life-changing experience.

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Stories of Impact

Inspiring stories of young people transforming their lives and communities.

Attendees listen attentively to a keynote presentation during the launch event for the GRIT Bootcamp in Markham

November 26, 2025

How Canada’s Tamil Diaspora Is Powering Women’s Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka

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We are also tapping into their deep community knowledge to foster gender equality, social cohesion, and economic inclusion.

November 3, 2025

Supporting Refugee-Led Organizations for Sustainable Futures for Young People in Kenya and Malawi

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October 31, 2025

Innovation and Impact Awards in honour of Lewis Perinbam

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Despite their vital contribution to families, workplaces, and national productivity, childcare workers remain largely invisible within economic systems.

October 29, 2025

When Care Works, Everyone Thrives—Transforming the Childcare Sector in Kenya and Malawi

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When refugee youth access education, they not only rebuild their own lives but also strengthen their communities and inspire change for others.

October 27, 2025

A Pathway to Brighter Futures: Creating Life-changing Opportunities for Refugees Through Education

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The report indicates that these organizations are rich in potential but under-resourced, and that strengthening them will build more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable refugee response systems in Uganda.

October 20, 2025

Challenges and Opportunities for Refugee Women-Led Organizations in Uganda

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This year, we took bold steps to turn vision into action.

October 17, 2025

When Young People Thrive, Communities Transform: WUSC’s 2024-2025 Annual Report

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These stories demonstrate that placing women at the center of nature-based solutions paves the way for a fairer, more sustainable world.

September 25, 2025

Gender Equality at the Heart of Climate Resilience

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It also shares lessons learned, challenges faced, and strategies developed to translate gender knowledge into meaningful financial opportunities.

September 24, 2025

Bridging Gender and Finance in Sri Lanka

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