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UWCF USA

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Ukrainian World Congress Foundation USA

The Ukrainian World Congress Foundation USA (UWCF-USA) was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States of America in 2020. UWCF-USA is a volunteer-run organization and receives no government funding, relying on donors to fulfill its mission and initiatives.

Woman in a vyshyvanka with the Ukrainian flag at a bike rally

Our mission

Raising awareness and support for the Ukrainian World Congress in the USA

The mission of the Ukrainian World Congress Foundation USA (UWCF-USA) is to raise awareness and support for the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) in the United States of America through volunteer engagement and philanthropy, to educate the public about Ukrainian history and culture, promote human rights, contribute to Ukraine’s democratic reforms with a focus on the rule of law and sustained economic growth, and advance and empower new and existing institutions in the Ukrainian diaspora to strengthen ties among Ukrainians around the world.

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Michael Lewko

    Dr. Michael Lewko

    • Medical Director, NJ Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
    • Vice President, Finance, Ukrainian World Congress
    • Chairman of the Board, NOVA UA Federal Credit Union
  • Markian Silecky

    Markian Silecky

    • General Counsel, A.D.A.M. (Advanced Development of Additive Manufacturing)
  • Bohdan Kurczak

    Bohdan Kurczak

    • President and Chief Executive Officer, Self-Reliance NY Federal Credit Union
  • Natalia Brandafi

    Natalia Brandafi

    • COO, Meest-America, Inc.
    • Member of the Ukrainian American Business Association
    • Member of the Ukrainian Women’s League of America
  • Marta Farion

    Marta Farion

    • President, Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America

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