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We’re creating a world where every young person thrives and belongs

Our mission is to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people.

Learn more about what we do
A student in a graduation gown stands outside their university. A young man is standing outside his school. He is smiling at the camera, wearing a graduation robe overtop a blue suit and white shirt.
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How we work

We foster youth-centered solutions for better education and economic futures. We support all young people, with a focus on women and refugees.

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We respond to the challenges and aspirations identified by young people

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We address the unique challenges faced by young people who have been forced to flee their homes

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We collaborate with over 250 like-minded partners

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We are supported by over 1,000 volunteers

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We make a real difference in more than 25 countries

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Get involved

There are many ways you can help make a real difference in the lives of young people — both in Canada and around the world.

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Participate in refugee resettlement

Provide young refugees with life-changing education and employment opportunities to build a brighter future in Canada. Learn more.

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Volunteer internationally

Small actions add up to big changes. Your unique skills can have a real impact globally. Volunteer with WUSC.

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Partner with us

Whether you are a business, education institution, or community organization, there are many ways for you to get involved. Partner with us.

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Support our cause

Your donations help young people build brighter futures by giving them the chance to learn, work, and thrive in ways they never thought possible.

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News & Resources

See what WUSC is up to and learn about ways you can help improve opportunities for young people around the world.

Lakshmy shares her entrepreneurial journey as a panelist during the entrepreneurship Project launch.

March 4, 2026

Every Woman Can Rise: Celebrating Lakshmy’s Journey in Sri Lanka

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Everything changed in high school when she learned about WUSC's Student Refugee Program, one of the few pathways for young refugees to leave the camp and start anew.

February 26, 2026

From Refugee Camp to Registered Nurse: Deko’s Journey

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Canada continues to be an instrumental partner in Jamaica’s agricultural recovery.

February 2, 2026

Prosperity Through Partnerships: Building Resilience in Jamaica’s Agriculture Sector

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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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Our impact

We work with partners to transform education and economic systems so that our work reaches as many young people as possible.

This means:

  • More kids thriving in the classroom and reaching their graduation day.
  • More young adults securing meaningful employment and earning an income upon graduation.
  • More refugees finding a permanent home.
  • More young people making their own choices and building a future they dream of.

For over 100 years, WUSC has been a constant source of support delivering quality programs for youth worldwide. Our work has helped generations of young people not just survive but thrive.

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