World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

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, WUSC has evolved into a Canadian global development organization working in over 30 countries around the world.

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

Throughout our history, we have had a consistent focus on the education and economic journeys of young people, and especially those impacted by forced displacement. Volunteering and global exchange have also always been a core part of our work. Our clarity of vision and consistency of purpose has allowed us to build the knowledge, expertise, partnerships, and networks needed to create lasting positive change with and for young people.

As a global organization headquartered in Canada, WUSC draws on a unique network of Canadian individuals and institutions, including universities, colleges, private sector partners, civil society, and the federal and provincial governments, to deliver high quality results in Canada and overseas. Our global footprint is anchored by an exceptional staff team who come from the countries in which we work, and a vast network of governmental, non-governmental, multilateral, and private sector partners. We have been present in many countries for decades, and are woven into the fabric of those countries’ civil societies.

We envision a world where every young person thrives and belongs. Our mission is to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people, with a focus on women and displaced people.

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, WUSC is powered by a global team of committed development professionals. We bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to catalyzing education and economic opportunities — so that all young people, especially women and displaced youth, can thrive and belong.