Canadian Friends of Ukraine: About CFU

About CFU

Canadian Friends of Ukraine is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1989 to strengthen Canada-Ukraine relations, applying Canadian know-how to promote democracy and reform in Ukraine.

In the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, our non-governmental organization was the first Canadian group to provide a North American voice for Ukraine's emerging pro-democracy movement.

Since its inception, Canadian Friends of Ukraine have provided technical assistance and institutional support for hospitals, educational institutions, libraries, government institutions, and
non-governmental organizations in Ukraine.

As Ukraine's civil society strives to democratize and reform itself, Canadian Friends of Ukraine continue to implement projects that promote international awareness of issues that strengthen democracy by focusing on

open access to information
cultural sovereignty
the empowerment of non-governmental institutions
the transparency of governmental structures

The projects supported by Canadian Friends of Ukraine include activities that promote

human rights
legislative reform
inter-parliamentary cooperation
government-to-government dialogue
public access to information
educational outreach and public awareness

Deputies at Canada Ukraine Parliamentary Centre

Ontario Speaker hosts Canadian Friends of Ukraine guests

Camadian Friends of Ukraine International Statesmen Dinner

Canadian Friends of Ukraine are also the founders of the International Statesmen Dinner and the Profile in Courage Dinner which focus on advancing democratic values by bringing together leaders from the world of politics, journalism, business, academia, philanthropy, and public service.