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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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News & Resources

Read the latest news and updates from WUSC.

By working alongside governments, postsecondary institutions, the private sector, and refugee-led organizations (RLO), this partnership has dismantled barriers to education and economic opportunities and created pathways for long-term, transformative change.

April 28, 2026

A New Blueprint for Refugee Inclusion: Five Years of Impact with Mastercard Foundation

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With the launch of the Youth Advisory Council, we are elevating youth voices to the organizational level, giving young people a central role in shaping programs, priorities, and the impact we create globally.

February 18, 2026

Youth Voice and Agency in Action: Meet WUSC’s Youth Advisory Council

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AGILE Launch Ceremony

February 10, 2026

Strengthening Women-Led Climate Solutions in Vietnam: Introducing the AGILE Project

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This year, the spotlight is on bold approaches that protect civic space and strengthen international cooperation, reflecting the power of innovation to create lasting impact globally.

February 5, 2026

Congratulations Dr. Lauryn Oates and SecDev Foundation, 2025 Winners of the Innovation and Impact Awards

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Photo caption: A young girl in a classroom in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Photo: Lorenzo Moscia.

January 23, 2026

Protecting Girls’ Education in Crisis Settings: Why it Matters More Than Ever

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By investing in young women entrepreneurs, the project is investing in Africa’s rapidly growing and inclusive economic future.

January 20, 2026

Pathways to Scale: Expanding Opportunities for Young Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Communities Across East and West Africa

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WUSC 2026 International Seminar in Ghana: applications now open!

December 18, 2025

Powering Digital Futures for Young People in Ghana

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These pathways are connecting skilled talent with labour needs, while offering young people the chance to build stable, fulfilling futures.

December 12, 2025

Scaling Solutions: WUSC’s Two-Year Progress Report on our Commitments at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum

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The project strengthens Agricultural TVET (ATVET) providers and regulators, equips instructors with new tools, and ensures curricula are aligned with Ghana’s national policies.

November 11, 2025

Unleashing the Potential of Agriculture for Young People in Ghana: Introducing the ACTIVATE Project

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