By: Cécile Robert, International Seminar Coordinator, Uniterra Program Yesterday, we launched the 71st International Seminar. For the first time in its long history, the Seminar will be held in Bolivia and will focus on sustainable community tourism. Established by WUSC in 1948, the International Seminar is an educational gathering that offers students and young professionals […]
Four Global Priorities for Improved Women’s Economic Empowerment
Reflections from the First Annual WEE Global Learning Forum By: Ariane Ryan, Technical Advisor for Inclusive Economies, WUSC I recently had the privilege of attending the first annual Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Global Learning Forum on behalf of WUSC. Hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, the event brought together leading stakeholders in the field of women’s economic empowerment to […]
Advice from Youth on How to Achieve Education for All
By: Fatuma Omar Ismail, SRP alumnus Canadians understand the transformative role of education in a young person’s life. That’s why Canada has been a donor to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) – the only global fund solely dedicated to education in developing countries – since 2007. Canada recently hosted the Board of Directors of […]
Remembering Rosina Mahlangu (1990 – 2016)
On behalf of the WUSC network, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to family and friends following the tragic passing of Rosina Mahlangu in Malawi in August of 2016. A dynamic young woman and committed volunteer, Rosina left us far too soon. Rosina’s impressive CV immediately caught the eye of WUSC: An […]
Remembering Dr. David Morrison (1941 – 2017)
The entire WUSC network would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. David Morrison, after his passing on May 15, 2017 in Halifax. He was 76. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, David later moved to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where he taught at the University of Prince Edward Island […]
Problematizing Education for Refugees at CIES 2017
By: Tom Tunney, Senior Advisor, University, College and Cégep Programming There is no one-size-fits-all approach to providing quality education – particularly in fragile contexts. This is the message we heard at the Comparative International Education Society (CIES) Annual Conference last March. I was there with my colleagues to reflect, share, and learn about education in […]
International volunteering: Canadians are making the choice
April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate the generosity of volunteers and the many contributions they are making to improve the quality of life in communities across Canada. Canada is a country of volunteers. 60% of Canadians have volunteered at some point in their lives – no small feat in our fast-paced […]
Reflections on Youth and Agriculture in Tanzania
The proud son of farmers in rural Tanzania, Stivin grew up gaining an in-depth understanding of the obstacles and opportunities rural farmers and producers often face in his country. Inspired by his childhood experiences, as a young adult he moved to Dar es Salaam where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development from the […]
Remembering Sornampillai Chidambaranathan (1930 – 2016)
WUSC would like to offer our sincere condolences following the passing of Mr. Sornampillai Chidambaranathan, “Nathan,” as he was known to friends and colleagues. During his 86 years, Nathan accomplished a great deal in the pursuit of a more equitable world and touched the lives of countless individuals from Papua New Guinea to Canada and […]
5 Things That Make Our Student Refugee Program Unique
1) We combine refugee resettlement with opportunities for higher education. While most other initiatives around the world offer refugee youth temporary solutions through special student visas, WUSC’s Student Refugee Program (SRP) is the only one of its kind to combine post-secondary education with resettlement. We offer refugee youth the opportunity to build a better future […]
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