Ukrainian World Congress

Ukrainian World Congress

Toronto, ON, Canada

Human rightsHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefPeace & ConflictDemocracy & Civil society
NGOFounded 1967International reach
Profile last updated: May 5, 2026

About

Founded in 1967, Ukrainian World Congress is a non-governmental organisation based in Toronto, Canada working on human rights, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, peace & conflict +1 more.

The Ukrainian World Congress is an international non-profit organisation representing Ukrainian communities and organisations in more than 80 countries, including 132 member organisations in 52 countries. Established in 1967, it advocates for Ukraine's Euro-integration, NATO membership, recognition of the Holodomor as genocide, and the protection of human and minority rights. It is recognised by the UN Economic and Social Council and works with governments and international organisations on justice, sanctions and long-term security for Ukraine. Since 2022 it has mobilised the global Ukrainian community to deliver humanitarian support, including protective equipment, medical supplies and electrical equipment, to Ukraine. The organisation is volunteer-run and relies on private donations rather than government funding. Its head office is in Toronto, with offices in New York, Kyiv and Brussels.

Location

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1967

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

non-profit organization

Members

132

Focus areas

Ukrainediasporaadvocacyhumanitarian aidhuman rightsHolodomor

Languages

ENUK

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefPeace & ConflictDemocracy & Civil society

Works for

Communities

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningEmergency responseAwareness & educationVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Unite With Ukraine

Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief

Initiative that raises and delivers protective equipment, medical supplies and other aid to Ukraine's defenders.

Energize Ukraine

Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief

Campaign that raises funds and sources electrical equipment to support Ukraine's energy resilience.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerMembership

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