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Sessions o f the United Nations Commission on Social Development were held in February 2006. In connection with these sessions, nongovernmental organizations were given the opportunity to present related information before selected committees. The UNWLA would like to thank Nadia Shmigel, the United Nations nongovernmental representative fo r the World Federation o f Ukrainian Women’s Organizations fo r inviting Mrs. Krawczuk, form er chair o f the UNWLA’s Scholarship/Children-Student Sponsorship Program, to speak at one o f these events. The following is adapted from a presentation delivered by the author on February 9, 2006, before the NGO Committee on Family, NY—Addressing Global Poverty: What works fo r families. Enhancing and Creating Opportunities Through Education and Scholarships by Anna Krawczuk, UNWLA Honorary President Introduction The Ukrainian National Women's League of American, Inc. (UNWLA), founded in 1925, is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization under IRS Code Section 501 (c) 3 and conducts charitable, edu cational and cultural programs/activities. The UNWLA is a founding member and active partner of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations (WFUWO), an NGO in consultative status with ECOSOC and accredited by DPI. All but two of the WFUWO NGO representatives to the UN are UNWLA members. The UNWLA is also a member of National Council of Women USA and an associate member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, USA. From the beginning, UNWLA members focused on Social Welfare programs, which in cluded aid to orphans, widows, and the elderly “forgotten grandmothers.” These programs have continued through the decades. New programs, focused on Ukraine, have also been established, including a breakfast program for children in elementary schools and medical aid, especially to children-victims of Chomobyl nuclear disaster. One of the most important programs established by the UNWLA is centered on creating opportunities through education and scholarships. Development of Scholarship Program: financial assistance to pupils and students When the UNWLA was established in 1925, the main emphasis was on promoting edu cation by awarding scholarships to UNWLA members. In 1967, a UNWLA Scholarship/Child ren-Student Sponsorship Program that focused mainly on awarding scholarships to orphaned and disadvantaged children was founded. As the program evolved, the criterion was changed to include students who needed financial assistance while pursuing studies. Because funding has always been a matter of great concern, a sponsorship program was established. The UNWLA Scholarship/Children Student Sponsorship Program was the brainstorm of Dr. Teodozia Sawycka, a professional social worker from Utica, NY, and an avid proponent of education for girls. Mrs. Sawycka was elected to the UNWLA National Board in 1971. During a trip to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay in 1975, she visited remote villages in the states of Parana, and Santa Catarina in Brazil and Missiones in Argentina. She met with devoted educators at the Institute of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Prudentopolis, teachers who aspired to raise educational standards for girls and thus create an opportunity for a brighter future not only for them but also for their families. It was upon her return from South America that Mrs. Sawycka developed her master plan: individual sponsorship coordinated through networks of UNWLA Branches and membership. Although "sponsorship" as a concept was not unique in itself, it was new and unique to the UNWLA. Organizational centralization became the key factor for coordination. As the UNWLA Scholarship/Children- Student Sponsorship Program developed, each sponsor was assigned a particular pupil and/or student. To ensure transparency, accountability, and the trust of contributors, all scholarship recipients were required to maintain routine correspondence with their respective benefactors. Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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