Students at Can Tho University in Vietnam. © WUSC/Lorenzo Moscia
Students at Can Tho University in Vietnam. © WUSC/Lorenzo Moscia

Mission and Values

Our vision is a better world for all young people. It is a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world in which all young people, especially women and refugees, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

We work with a diverse network of students, volunteers, institutions, governments, and businesses to improve education, economic, and empowerment opportunities for young people.

  • Inclusivity

    Inclusivity

    We take a people-centered approach to development. We respect the contributions and diversity of volunteers, staff, partners, and development agents. We prioritize our support to some of the most marginalized.

  • Leadership

    Leadership

    We inform, engage, convene, and mobilize diverse development actors. We facilitate collaboration for sustainable development. We strive to be a strong voice for youth on the global stage.

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability

    We use an evidence-based approach in our work. We develop initiatives that produce measurable and sustainable results. We promote local ownership among development agents to ensure long-term impact.

  • Facilitation

    Facilitation

    We acknowledge that our work is only one step in the development process. We improve opportunities for people and partners who become agents for change. They use the knowledge and skills they gain to support further local and global development.

  • Integrity

    Integrity

    We build accountability measures into all our initiatives and offer transparent reporting.

Our History

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) was founded in the 1920s as part of a global network that provided support to displaced students in post-war Europe. Since then, we have evolved into a Canadian global development organization working in over a dozen countries around the world that supports education, economic opportunities, and empowerment for youth, their families, and their communities.

Our Leadership

Board of Directors

Chris Whitaker

Chris Whitaker

Chair

Chris Whitaker, Chair

Chris Whitaker is an experienced executive leader having worked over 35 years in higher education. He served ten years as president and CEO at Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning in Toronto, and prior to that was president and CEO at St. Lawrence College in eastern Ontario. Whitaker has a strong academic background and senior leadership experience which also includes serving as VP academic, executive campus director, dean of business and director of business & industry training. He is passionate about student success and the role of colleges in providing access and pathways to post-secondary education opportunities.

His education includes a PhD from University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, an MA from York University and a BA from Queen’s University.

In addition to serving on the board of the World University Service of Canada, his governance experience includes past chair and board member of Polytechnics Canada, the League for Innovation in the Community College, Community Colleges for International Development, and the Canadian Literacy & Learning Network. He has also served on the board on Skills Ontario, United Way (Kingston) and several community economic development agencies.

Joy Johnson

Joy Johnson

Vice Chair

Joy Johnson, Vice Chair

Dr. Joy Johnson is president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University, and professor in its Faculty of Health Sciences. As president, Joy is committed to building community partnerships; enhancing student learning experiences; supporting Indigenous reconciliation; and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across the university. Prior to her appointment as president, Joy served as SFU’s vice-president, research and international, and oversaw the evolution of cutting-edge research, innovation, and international engagement across eight faculties. Under her leadership, SFU’s achieved the fastest growth of any Canadian university research income of any university in Canada, with a focus on mobilizing knowledge to enhance the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of its communities.

Prior to SFU, Joy had a distinguished career in academics and research. She is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and has co-authored more than 180 peer-reviewed articles. Joy currently serves on the Universities Canada Board of Directors.

Dr. J. Colin Dodds

Dr. J. Colin Dodds

Treasurer

Dr. J. Colin Dodds, Treasurer

Dr. J. Colin Dodds is President and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of Saint Mary’s University and a Professor of Finance in the Sobey School of Business. He is a former Director of the Bank of Canada, the Asia Pacific Foundation, Universities Canada and served as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Bureau of International Education, the Canadian Scholarship Trust, the Greater Halifax Partnership, and the Board of the Better Business Bureau for Atlantic Canada. Currently, he chairs the Board of the Discovery Centre in Halifax and serves on many corporate and non-profit boards. He has published many books, journal articles, and conference papers, particularly on financial markets, and continues to teach international finance to graduate students at Saint Mary’s University. Educated in the United Kingdom, Dr. Dodds has taught at universities in the U.K, Asia, and Canada.

Adel El Zaïm

Dr. Adel El Zaïm

Member-at-Large

Dr. Adel El Zaïm, Member-at-Large

Adel El Zaïm is Vice-President for Research, Creation, Partnership and Internationalisation at the University of Québec at Outaouais. He oversees the university research strategy and big initiatives as well as the partnership and internationalisation engagements. His main interests cover the Internationalization of higher education strategic issues, national and institutional internationalisation strategy development and implementation, evaluation of internationalization, and the contribution of the Internationalization to the different dimensions of higher education.

Dr. El Zaïm has worked for several Research and Higher Education Institutions and organizations including the University of Ottawa where he served a three-year mandate as associate Vice-President International and Chief International officer, and the University of British Columbia (UBC) where he occupied the position of Executive Director for International. He also was Director General, Internationalization, at the Université de Sherbrooke, and Senior Program Specialist, Information and Communication Technologies for Development, with Canada’s International Development Research Centre, Middle East and North Africa Regional office.

Dr. El Zaïm is past-president of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), based in USA. He is currently a member of the board of the Committee in Canada of the Maison des étudiants canadiens à Paris (House of Canadian Students), and a member of the board of the Cegep de Saint-Jérôme.
Dr. El Zaïm was born in Tripoli, Lebanon. After graduating from the Lebanese University in French Language and Literature, he prepared a Master in Didactics at University of Paris III, Sorbonne-Nouvelle, and received a PhD in Linguistics (Semantics, 1994) from the University of Paris IV, Sorbonne. Adel El Zaïm undertook his post-doctorate research at University of Québec at Montréal in Semiotics and Human Language Technologies.

Ahmad Alkosani

Ahmad Alkosani

Regional Member, Ontario

Ahmad Alkosani, Regional Member, Ontario

Ahmad Alkosani is an Algoma University and Sault College Alumni; a Syrian Refugee that arrived at Sault Ste. Marie in 2018 through the WUSC Student Refugee Program (SRP).

He is currently the Finance Manager at Sault College Students’ Union and a part-time accounting professor at Sault College.

In addition to his Algoma University degree, Ahmad has a Sault College diploma, a degree in math from Damascus University, other certificates in business administration and data science from different universities, and is currently a CPA candidate and an MBA student at Laurentian University.

Ahmad Alkosani is an exceptional and natural leader who utilizes his well-defined critical thinking and problem-solving skills to lead and manage student affairs at Sault College. Ahmad is also an advocate for mental health as he is a professional that holds deep experience and empathy for student life.

Before he came to Canada, Ahmad co-founded and established a humanitarian initiative called: “Global Education and Refugee Org” (GERO) in Lebanon. It is an educational outreach organization to help refugees and youth facing hardships. It currently has more than 25 volunteers from more than 5 countries and it has trained more than 150 youth in different courses.

He is a very active member of Sault Ste. Marie community, volunteering with WUSC local committees, the City Finance Committee, and additionally is a member of the Board of directors of the Sault Community Career Center and the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC). Ahmad is notable in the community for his fabulous leadership skills and engagement in global issues.

Ameen Alnaser

Ameen Alnaser

Regional Member, Manitoba / Saskatchewan / Nunavut

Ameen Alnaser, Regional Member, Manitoba / Saskatchewan / Nunavut

Ameen Alnaser is a student who is set to graduate from the University of Manitoba, having completed a commerce program with a focus on International Business at the Asper School of Business. Originally from Syria, Ameen spent five years living in Zaatri refugee camp in Jordan before arriving at the University of Manitoba in 2018 through the WUSC Student Refugee Program (SRP).

Currently serving as the Exchange Program Assistant at the International Center at the University of Manitoba, Ameen is deeply committed to supporting the student community. With a focus on topics such as mental health, student life engagement, and success, Ameen is dedicated to ensuring students thrive during their academic journey.

Ameen's passion for student advocacy extends beyond his professional role. He volunteers as an Alumni Advisor at the WUSC Student Refugee Program Alumni Advisory Team (AAT) and previously served as President of the WUSC local committee at the University of Manitoba for three years. His global perspective and leadership skills have been developed through experiences in cultural and academic exchange programs in the UK, as well as international volunteer assignments, including the 2023 WUSC International Seminar in Ghana.

Before relocating to Canada, Ameen volunteered with various international organizations in Zaatri refugee camp, actively participating in campaigns promoting education among children and youth. Engaged in the Winnipeg community, Ameen is a dedicated volunteer, providing translation services and offering support to newcomer families, youth, and students.

Ameen's contributions and dedication have been recognized through various awards, including the Emerging Leader Award, University of Manitoba Alumni Leadership Award, and a Bank of Canada Scholarship Award. His journey at the University of Manitoba reflects his commitment to making a positive impact both locally and globally.

Amelie Fabian

Amelie Fabian

Member-at-Large

Amelie Fabian, Member-at-Large

Amelie Fabian, MGA, MPP, is a development impact professional at British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. She works primarily on BII’s investments in technology and telecoms with a strategic focus on driving inclusion of low-income individuals and marginalised communities.

Amelie is passionate about youth education and international development and the role that various stakeholder groups such as NGOs, the private sector and government can play to facilitate this. She began her journey with WUSC as part of the 2014 Student Refugee Program cohort. She continued her involvement by volunteering with WUSC on campus and has also represented WUSC at several events including the UN General Assembly in 2018 and on the Refugee Education Council advancing Canada’s #Togetherforlearning campaign. Amelie previously served on the WUSC Board of Directors from 2019 – 2021.

Amelie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University (2018); a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from SciencesPo Paris École d'Affaires Publiques (2020); and a Master of Global Affairs from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto (2021).

Annette Trimbee

Dr. Annette Trimbee

Member-at-large

Dr. Annette Trimbee, Member-at-large

Dr. Annette Trimbee is the sixth president and vice-chancellor of MacEwan University, having previously served as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Winnipeg.

Dr. Trimbee brings to MacEwan a wealth of experience and knowledge as a leader in both the post- secondary and the public sector. As an accomplished academic, Dr. Trimbee holds a PhD (Ecology) from McMaster University, a M.Sc. from the University of Manitoba and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Alberta.

In addition to her time as a postdoctoral student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Trimbee spent over 25 years in Edmonton building a distinguished career with the Government of Alberta. During this period, she held several senior leadership positions, including appointments as deputy minister with Advanced Education and Technology and with Treasury Board and Finance.

Dr. Trimbee currently serves as the chair of the Alberta Post-Secondary Network. She also recently chaired the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, a partnership of universities dedicated to expanding digital content for the academic research and teaching enterprise in Canada. She serves on the board of The Conversation Canada and is a member of the International Red River Board that provides assistance to the International Joint Commission in matters related to the water management along the Canada-U.S. boundary.

Dr. Trimbee has recently been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE), bringing together First Nations, Inuit and Metis representative experts in the field of teacher education and diverse knowledge experts from across Canada to support and grow the number of Indigenous teachers. In 2022, Dr. Trimbee received the Indspire Award in Education, the highest honour bestowed by the Indigenous community, for her commitment to advancing Indigenous equality in society and in higher education.

Previously, Dr. Trimbee served on the board of Universities Canada, the voice of Canadian universities at home and abroad, chaired USports, which oversees sports at 56 Canadian universities and served on the board of Manitoba Hydro where she shared her knowledge and expertise in water management and energy policy. In 2015, Dr. Trimbee was appointed to Alberta’s royalty review panel, which studied the province’s oil and gas sector with a focus on the royalty rate structure.

Ashley Pinsent-Tobin

Ashley Pinsent

Regional Member, Atlantic

Ashley Pinsent, Regional Member, Atlantic

Ashley has worked in international education for over 20 years as an educator, facilitator, manager, collaborator, and mentor. Ashley has worked at the Nova Scotia Community College since 2009, first as the manager of study abroad and service learning programs and then as the manager of international student support and services. Before NSCC, Ashley worked at Dalhousie University as the Manager of the Global Health Education Program in the Faculty of Medicine. Ashley has a Master's of Education degree from Mount Saint Vincent University and received her undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University. Ashley is particularly interested in supporting students in career development, community-building, settlement, and mentorship.

Christine Hogan

Christine Hogan

Member-at-Large

Christine Hogan, Member-at-Large

Christine Hogan served as Canada's Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change from September 2019 until her retirement from the Federal Public Service in December 2022. In this role, Ms. Hogan oversaw the development of domestic and international climate change policy and advanced significant initiatives focused on biodiversity and environmental protection. Prior to her appointment at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ms. Hogan was Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean at the World Bank Group in Washington, DC. From January 2015 to October 2016, Ms. Hogan was Deputy Minister for International Trade. Ms. Hogan served in the Privy Council Office from 2010 to 2015, initially as Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet and then as Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister. Other senior leadership roles included three years as Vice-President for Strategic Policy and Performance at the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) from 2007 to 2010. Ms. Hogan’s diverse experience also encompasses roles as a Visiting Executive in Canada’s energy sector and an Advisor to the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ms. Hogan holds a Bachelor of Public Administration from Carleton University. She is a recipient of the Bissett Alumni Award for Distinctive Contributions to the Public Service from Carleton’s School of Public Policy and Administration. Ms. Hogan is a Yale University Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellow.

In addition to serving on the Board of World University Service Canada, Ms. Hogan is a member of the Global Advisory Board of the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship and a Board member of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH).

Dr. David Barnard

Dr. David Barnard

Member-at-Large

Dr. David Barnard, Member-at-Large

Dr. Barnard is President Emeritus of the University of Manitoba, having served as President and Vice-Chancellor there (2008-2020).

He was President and Vice-Chancellor (1998-2005) at the University of Regina after being Vice-President (Administration) and Controller (1996-1998). Prior to that, he was at Queen’s University as a Professor of Computing and Information Science and worked in several administrative roles, including Director of Computing Services and Associate to the Vice-Principals Research, Human Services and Resources at various times. In 2005-2008, he was Chief Operating Officer of iQmetrix.

He holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Toronto, a Dip.C.S. in theological studies from Regent College (University of British Columbia), an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall (York University) and a Certificate in Digital Transformation Strategies at the Judge Business School (University of Cambridge). His research has been supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, international agencies and industry. In 2018, Dr. Barnard was invested into the Order of Manitoba.

In addition to WUSC, he currently serves on the boards of The Winnipeg Foundation, Payments Canada and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. Previous board assignments include the Bank of Canada (lead director), the Saskatchewan Provincial Court Commission (chair), the Saskatchewan Power Corporation (chair), the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, Ground Effects Environmental Services, Superior Cabinets, the Canada West Foundation, the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (chair), the CentreVenture Development Corporation, the St. Boniface General Hospital, Universities Canada (chair), CentrePort Canada, the Manitoba Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission, Greystone Managed Investments and the Royal Society of Canada.

Diana Torres Palacios

Diana Torres Palacios

Regional Member, Québec

Diana Torres Palacios, Regional Member, Québec

Diana first got involved with WUSC as a member of the Campus Engagement Team. As a Regional Liaison Officer for Québec and the Atlantic provinces, she worked with multiple local committees to develop WUSC initiatives and programs in the region.
She holds a masters degree in International Studies and Development from the University of Montreal, where she currently works as a student mobility advisor. Her previous work experience includes multiple local NGOs and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation in Québec, the Canadian and Algerian embassies in Colombia, and the French Education Ministry in France.

Diana is passionate about migrations, intercultural exchanges and language learning.

Mohamed Lachemi

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi

Member-at-Large

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, Member-at-Large

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is president and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), first appointed in 2016 and reappointed to a second term concluding in 2026. An internationally recognized researcher and accomplished academic administrator, he has been a key contributor to the growth and development of Toronto Metropolitan University over a transformational time in the university’s history. A professor of civil engineering since 1998, he has served in progressively senior roles, including dean of the faculty of engineering and architectural science, and provost and vice-president academic. As president, he has promoted the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University as a global university, overseen the launch of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst – a national centre for cybersecurity – and navigated approvals for new and innovative law and medical schools.

A graduate of l’Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d’Oran in Algeria (civil engineering, with distinction) and of l'Université de Sherbrooke (MASc and PhD, structural engineering), Dr. Lachemi is the Past Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities, Chair of the Finance Committee of Universities Canada, Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and a Board member of Trillium Health Partners, Rogers Communications Inc., and DMZ Ventures. He was a member of the National Research Council from 2018 to 2021.

Dr. Nicole Lacasse

Dr. Nicole Lacasse

Member-at-Large

Dr. Nicole Lacasse, Member-at-Large

Nicole Lacasse holds a LLD in international law (University of Paris 1) and is a full professor in the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Laval University. Ms. Lacasse founded the Stephen-Jarislowsky Chair in International Business Management. She has held various management positions at Laval University, including Associate Vice-President for Studies and International Activities, Director of International Affairs and Francophonie, and Executive Director of Continuing Education. Professor Lacasse has led cooperation projects for international organizations in Latin America and North Africa, such as CIDA and the World Bank. For over ten years, she coordinated governance training at the College of Corporate Directors. Recognized for her expertise in university governance, Ms. Lacasse chairs the Réseau international des dirigeantes et dirigeants universitaires en gouvernance et gestion (Dg 2). She has served on several audit committees of renowned institutions, including ESSEC, Paris 2 University and Paris-Dauphine University. An experienced manager, she has served on several boards of directors (Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), World University Service of Canada (WUSC), CFQCU (co-chair), Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon (president), etc.). Her research touches on legal and strategic aspects of international operations, the internationalization of higher education, governance and business law.

Sonia Laszlo

Prof. Sonia Laszlo

Member-at-Large

Prof. Sonia Laszlo, Member-at-Large

Prof. Sonia Laszlo is Associate Professor of Economics at McGill University. Her research expertise covers many aspects of applied microeconomic analysis in economic development. Specifically, she is currently working in two broad research areas: decision-making under uncertainty (namely concerning technology adoption among subsistence farmers) and the microeconomic effects of social policies and conditions (in the areas of education, health and labour markets), with a focus on women. Prof. Laszlo has conducted her research in Peru, Kenya and in the Caribbean, using laboratory experiments, surveys or randomized controlled trials. She is also a member of the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en organisations (CIRANO) and the Grupo de Analysis para el Desarrollo (GRADE). In 2005, she co-founded and has since been an executive member of the Canadian Development Economics Study Group (CDESG), which groups both academic and policy development economists in Canada. And she was the Director of McGill’s Institute for the Study of International Development from 2016 to 2019.

William Oching

William Oching

Regional Member, Alberta / British Columbia / Yukon / Northwest Territories

William Oching, Regional Member, Alberta / British Columbia / Yukon / Northwest Territories

William is a Faculty Member and Program Quality Assurance Coordinator in the Mining and Mineral Exploration Department at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). From 2015 to present, William has been involved in the establishment of the accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Resources Program and developing and delivering courses at BCIT. He holds Bachelor of Engineering, MBA, Diploma in Water Engineering and Certificate in Occupational Health and Environment.

William has been passionately serving the BCIT Faculty and Staff Association in various capacities including member of the Board of Directors and Committees, Returning Officer, and Technical Representative. He also volunteered as a Board member for community and non-profit organization boards, locally and nationally, such as the Burnaby Girls Soccer Club, and WUSC SRP Advisory Board, ESSCA-Canada, among others.

William has a passion for training and developing others and demonstrated remarkably to get tasks done, and he genuinely enjoys serving the community for the purpose of achieving a common goal. William is humbled and honored to serve WUSC as a member of the Board of Directors and strives to advance and protect the interests of WUSC organization to achieve its vision of a better world for all young people.

Global Leadership Team

Appiah Boake

Appiah Boake

Director, INVEST Project
Ariane Ryan

Ariane Ryan

Interim Senior Manager, Program Development
Doug Graham

Doug Graham

Director, Caribbean
Emelia Ayipio Asamoah

Emelia Ayipio Asamoah

Country Director, Ghana
Erin Bateman

Erin Bateman

Director, Volunteer Cooperation Program
Eve Dufresne

Eve Dufresne

Senior Manager, International Services
Godfrey Mphande

Godfrey Mphande

Country Director, Malawi
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Hadjia Azara Kindo

Director, Finance
James Delaney

James Delaney

Deputy Director, Technical Services
Janice Bothello

Janice Bothello

Country Director, Kenya & Director, DREEM Project
Ken Fraser

Ken Fraser

Deputy Director, IT & Digital Transformation
Mumtaz Aroos Faleel

Mumtaz Aroos Faleel

Country Director, Sri Lanka
Nancy Momany

Nancy Momany

Country Director, Jordan
Rachelle Anctil

Rachelle Anctil

Director, Strategic Initiatives
Sam Landon

Sam Landon

Director, Programs
Osamah Mohammed Kadhim

Osamah Mohammed Kadhim

Country Director, Iraq
Stefan Hollmann

Stefan Hollmann

Chief Financial Officer
Steve Mason

Steve Mason

Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Leclair

Stephanie Leclair

Director, Communications & Digital Transformation
Tania Jordan

Tania Jordan

Deputy Director, Program Management and Operations
William Waru

William Waru

Country Director, South Sudan

Country Offices

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Burkina Faso

Mailing/Office Address
s/c CECI, 01 BP 3440, Ouagadougou 01, Secteur 19, Arrondissement 4, Quartier Somgandé

+011-226-25-35-59-94
+011-226-25-35-58-86

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Ghana

Mailing Address
P.O. Box AH 1265, Achimota – Accra, Ghana

Office Address
No. 109 Haatso, Video Junction, Atomic Road, Haatso, Accra

+011-233-302-511029
+011-233-302-518776

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Iraq

Mailing/Office Address
Al Mansour District, Baghdad

+964-783-403-5323

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Jordan

Mailing/Office Address
P.O BOX 940764 Amman 11194 Jordan

+255-684-722-156
+255-782-077-767

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Kenya

Mailing/Office Address
Westcom Point – Block C, 7th floor, Mahiga Mairu Rd off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, PO Box 40521 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

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Malawi

Mailing Address
WUSC-Malawi, Box 30268, Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Office Address
Plot No. 51, Sector 5, Area 47
Lilongwe, Malawi

+265-88-374-2179
+265-99-310-1948
[email protected]

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Sri Lanka

Mailing/Office Address
27/9, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7,
Sri Lanka

+94-11-250-4277

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Vietnam

Mailing/Office Address
WUSC Vietnam, La Thanh Hotel, unit C, 218 Doi Can Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

+011-84-43-762-6438
+011-84-43-762-6438
[email protected]

WUSC Members

WUSC members play an important role in our programming globally and in Canada.

Institutional Members

Institutional Members

Institutional members are Canadian post-secondary institutions that are recognized by Universities Canada or Colleges and Institutes Canada. They support the objectives of WUSC and pay an annual membership fee. WUSC’s Institutional Members may send one voting delegate and an unlimited number of observers to the WUSC Annual Assembly.

General Members

General Members

WUSC General Members include individual donors, alumni, and the Canadian public. General Members declare that they will adhere to the mission and values of WUSC and pay an annual membership fee. To learn more about becoming a member of WUSC, please contact us.

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

WUSC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board meets three times per year to provide strategic direction to the organization. Board members are elected for three-year terms at WUSC’s Annual Assembly. Click here to view WUSC’s current Board of Directors.

Local Committees

WUSC Local Committees

Active Local Committees have a minimum of five members within a post-secondary institution. They support WUSC’s objectives and hold at least one activity proposed by WUSC each year. Active Canadian WUSC Local Committees may send one voting delegate and an unlimited number of observers to the WUSC Annual Assembly.

78th Annual General Assembly

WUSC’S 78th Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held online on March 19, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET.

The AGA is free of charge and open to all interested parties. Registration is required. For more information on the registration, please contact [email protected].

The annual event brings together WUSC members and delegates from across the country for this important business meeting, conducted in both of Canada’s official languages. During the AGA, the WUSC Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer will provide key updates on the organization’s activities.

This year, the event will include a special celebration of the WUSC Local Committee Network.

Please find below important links for your reference:

  • DRAFT Meeting Agenda
  • Institutional members – Instructions to appoint a Voting Delegate
  • Local Committees – Form to appoint a Voting Delegate
  • Proxy voting is available - Please complete this form
  • Call for Nominations form to appoint one (1) member to the Nominations Committee

Additionally, the following documents are available for review:

We look forward to your participation.

Annual Reports

In 2023-2024, we made important progress toward our vision of a better world for all young people. Read our latest Annual Report to learn more about the impact of our work together.

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WUSC Annual Report (2019-2020)

WUSC Annual Report (2018-2019)

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WUSC Annual Report (2017-2018)

WUSC Annual Report (2017-2018)

WUSC Annual Report (2016-2017)

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WUSC Annual Report (2015-2016)

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WUSC Annual Report (2014-2015)

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WUSC Annual Report (2013-2014)

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WUSC Annual Report (2012-2013)

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Financial Statements

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Accountability and Policies

WUSC requires that its personnel and affiliates observe high standards of ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. Employees, volunteers, consultants and partners must demonstrate honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities and comply with all applicable local and international laws as well as the WUSC Code of Conduct, policies and regulations.

We are committed to duty of care and best practices to mitigate risks to health, environment, safety, security, dignity, and life of individuals. Our commitments include the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection of children, prevention of modern slavery, mutual respect, diversity and inclusion, compliance with all legal obligations and regulations, and proper use of public funds and assets.

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Networks and Councils

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC)

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is a coalition of individuals, organizations, and institutions working in the Atlantic region, which are committed to achieving global sustainability in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity, and participation for all.

Cooperation Canada

Cooperation Canada brings together and advocates for Canada’s international development and humanitarian organizations by convening sector leaders, influencing policy and building capacity. Together, we work with partners both inside and outside Canada to build a world that’s fair, safe and sustainable for all.

Canadian Council for Refugees

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is a national non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees and other vulnerable migrants in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada. The membership is made up of organizations involved in the settlement, sponsorship and protection of refugees and immigrants.

Devonshire Initiative

The Devonshire Initiative is a multi-stakeholder forum focused on improving development outcomes in the mining context. They provide support and resources to drive cross-sector collaboration. Members include mining companies, non-profit organizations and other practitioners.

International Forum for Volunteering in Development (Forum)

The International Forum for Volunteering in Development (Forum) is the most significant global network of International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO). Forum exists to share information, develop good practice and enhance cooperation across the international volunteering and development sectors.

Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC)

The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) is a coalition of organizations involved in international development who are committed to respect, empowerment, self-determination, and social justice. MCIC supports, connects and amplifies the work of its members and partners.

Platform for Education in Emergencies Response (PEER)

The Platform for Education in Emergencies Response (PEER) is an online clearinghouse that provides information about educational opportunities for displaced and refugee students, and other resources.

Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC)

The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) is an expanding community of Ontario-based international cooperation and global citizenship-focused organizations, institutions, and individual associate members committed to working for global social justice, human dignity and participation for all.

Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC)

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to advance sustainable global development. Members include international development agencies, the peace-building and humanitarian bodies of major faith groups, educational organizations, solidarity groups, local community organizations, and local individuals committed to SCIC’s mission, vision, and principles.

Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network (SEEP)

The Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network (SEEP) is a collaborative learning network. With its members, SEEP supports strategies that create opportunities for vulnerable populations, especially women, to participate in markets and improve their quality of life.