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UKRAINIAN NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICE
 | We appeal to the Ukrainian community to work together and seize the moment before us. With the
moral and financial support of every member of our community, we can make a difference now,
when it counts the most. Our accomplishments to date were only made possible through the generous
support of the Ukrainian community.
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Since 1977, UNIS has been the voice of the Ukrainian American community in Washington, D.C. By providing
timely information on issues of concern to the Ukrainian American community, UNIS is able to inform the
United States government, policy makers, the academic community and the media on the current developments
in Ukraine and on specific issues which are highlighted in Backgrounders and policy papers.
UNIS conducts press conferences and breakfast forums on current topics of interest and runs a successful
internship program allowing students to receive valuable experience in working with all branches of
government, foundations, think tanks and businesses requiring information on Ukraine.
UNIS has been an active supporter of the democratic process in Ukraine by preparing Washington schedules
and hosting visiting Ukrainian dignitaries - economic specialists, leaders of civic organizations, political
parties and labor organizations, members of Parliament, etc. It works closely with other Ukrainian American
organizations - UNA, TWG, etc. When necessary, UNIS offers experienced assistance to the Ukrainian
Embassy in US.
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| 214 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Suite 225.
Washington, D.C. 20002
Tel. (202) 547- 0018, Fax (202) 543- 5502
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UKRAINIAN CONGRESS COMMITTEE OF AMERICA, Inc.
| UCCA is a leading Ukrainian organization in America. Its purpose focuses on dissemination of information,
education, and assistance to Ukraine in many aspects. For more than 50 years the UCCA has actively supported
the interests of Ukraine and Ukrainians in US through its various divisions. It helped Ukraine particularly in
developing democratic processes and institutions. The UCCA operates 73 branches in the United States and
has offices in New York, Washington and Kyiv. In addition to handling UCCA membership matters and internal
affairs, the national office in New York coordinates special projects, enjoys a close working relationship with
both Ukrainian and American officials, Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United States, the Ukrainian |  |
| Consulate in New York, etc. The UCCA functions through councils and standing committees. Its activities are mostly funded by the
Ukrainian National Fund, which is comprised of membership dues and donations. |
You can also learn about the Executive Bodies of the UCCA:
UNIS
Council on Aid to Ukraine
UCCA Educational Council
Million Dollar Fund
The Ukrainian Quarterly
UCCA Film Production
 | COUNCIL ON AID TO UKRAINE (CAU).
One of the first Ukrainian-American institutions which focused on aid to Ukraine through
education and the publishing of Ukrainian literature. In that regard the CAU has published
books on history, philosophy, culture, and geography and circulated them throughout Ukraine
in large numbers. |
| Seven volumes on Ukrainian History, Culture, Literature, Philosophy and Political Thought have been printed
to date sent to Ukraine free-of-cost to its recipients. Currently being prepared for publication, is a 500,000
edition printing? of the History of Ukrainian Culture. Future plans include a comprehensive Geography of
Ukraine, which is sorely lacking in Ukraine. The main focus of the Council's work after the elections in
spring 1994 was paid to a 100,000 edition publication for the Ukrainian diaspora in Russia. |
 | UCCA EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL. Formed in 1953 the Educational Council’s top priority is
the education of young Ukrainians in America, as well as the reform of education in Ukraine.
The Council coordinates the activities of the Ukrainian "Saturday" schools in the United
States, organizes teaches workshops, conferences and seminars, publishes textbooks and other
material for schooling.
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Since 1990, it has worked closely with the Ukrainian Ministries of Education and Culture, Prosvita Society,
universities, libraries and other educational institutions and sent over thousands of textbooks to Ukraine.
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THE UKRAINIAN QUARTERLY is the only English language scholarly journal in the
United States that for fifty years has provided timely analyses on Ukraine and Eastern Europe. The Ukrainian
Quarterly serves as a source of information about the processes within the post-communist countries for
students, scholars and policy makers.Recently the Ukrainian Quarterly accomplishes its role by broadening
its financial base, creating a 50th anniversary fund, increasing subscriptions, and finding sponsors for issues
that are mail to libraries, universities in Ukraine, to Ukrainian embassies abroad, and foreign embassies in
the US.
UCCA FILM PRODUCTION. The UCCA in association with "Oles’ Film" released the
film "Assassination" which was viewed by thousands of people in Ukraine and beyond. The film tells the
story of the post-war struggle of the anti-Soviet Ukrainian Insurgent Army and the assassination of the
nationalist leader Stepan Bandera. Future plans include a film about General Taras Chuprynka and a
documentary film about Ukraine during World War II.
THE UCCA MILLION DOLLAR FUND. The permanent UCCA Million Dollar Fund has
grown to $301,000. Interest earned from this fund is used to support internal and external activities of the
UCCA. This is an income only fund to ensure the UCCA’s future with the principal remaining intact. The fund
is administered by a Board of Trustees and funded largely by individual endowment.