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A WUSC delegation recently had the opportunity to participate in the annual GYEO Summit, hosted by Making Cents International in Washington, DC, from September 9-12, 2024. Bringing together more than 500 global stakeholders from 75+ countries, the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit showcased innovative programming models such as public-private partnerships and AI, enabled evidence sharing…

You can’t overstate the importance of girls’ education. It provides the first building blocks for girls to start creating a good life, and to become women who contribute to the prosperity of their families and communities. But not all girls around the world have access to the conditions that enable them to enroll in school…

“Nature sustains us, yet we face challenges from pests and unpredictable weather that affect our livelihoods. We often find ourselves uncertain about how to adapt and when to take action.”  – Explains N Guessan Aya Ella Roseline, member of the Divo community in Côte d’Ivoire and one of the local women contributing to the NbS…

Kakuma refugee camp is home to over 250,000 refugees of over 23 nationalities, with a large population of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 years. These young people have aspirations to generate an income, be self-reliant, and support their families. Every day, they face a myriad of challenges in these efforts, including delays…

Globally, 7% of refugees have access to higher education. This is far below the average of 40% among those who are not refugees. For four decades, WUSC has been promoting access to higher education for refugees, and mobilizing the Canadian postsecondary education community to offer complementary education pathways for refugees. Through the Student Refugee Program,…

This summer, postsecondary campuses were abuzz with graduating students preparing to turn the page on the next chapter in their lives.  For many members of the Class of 2024, their postsecondary studies began in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. These graduating students overcame many unique obstacles and demonstrated perseverance and resilience to reach…

The world is watching: the 2024 Paris Olympics are starting this week. On this exciting occasion, we caught up with Paulo Amotun Lokoro, athlete, recent graduate in social work from Sheridan College, and alum of the Student Refugee Program. Paulo is a track and field athlete who has competed in many elite sporting events as…

In celebration of World Refugee Awareness Month, we align with UNHCR’s theme of solidarity with refugees, highlighting that “solidarity means keeping our doors open, celebrating their strengths and achievements, and reflecting on the challenges they face.” The theme of solidarity resonates with one of WUSC’s campaigns, Building Welcoming Communities, as our Local Committee members, volunteers and colleagues play…

This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with refugees – for a world where all refugees are welcomed.  Durable solutions to forced displacement and welcoming communities for refugees are needed more than ever. And everyone has a role to play. Governments, NGOs, community organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, and refugees themselves are all essential to…

Refugee youth have the talent, energy, and potential to positively impact their communities. Yet, they are often excluded from the spaces where decisions are made. WUSC is committed to advancing refugee leadership and creating opportunities for refugee youth to grow and develop skills they can use to advocate for what matters most to them and…