Ukrainian National Women's League of America

Soyuz Ukrainok is a national organization of women of Ukrainian descent with goals of preserving the Ukrainian national identity and cultural heritage through studies, research and educating the American public about Ukrainian history, literature, arts, and traditions. Soyuz Ukrainok is dedicated to preserving the culture and traditions of Ukraine.

2008 Ukrainian National Women's League - Pittsburgh, PA
left to right seated: Bohdanna Mykhalyshyn, Lesya Haritan, Katyryna Zaliszczuk, Maria Olijnyk, Tatiana Rad
2nd row standing: Adrienne English, Pani Matka Inna Hohosha, Marika Zaliszczuk, Jaroslawa Komichak, Anne Konecky, Luba Hlutkowsky, Natalia Scherba, Tatiana Chubko

The Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 27 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in honor of Olha Basarab, is dedicated to the propagation of Ukrainian culture and education. Its members...

• are on the teaching and organizational staff of Ridna Shkola, School of Ukrainian Studies
• take part in the annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival
• coordinate the displays at the Ukrainian Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh
• sponsor numerous workshops in beadwork, embroidery and festive breadmaking demonstrated by Master Craftsman, Vasyl Jula.

The UNWLA also participates at numerous local civic affairs. It has helped raise funds for several relief organizations, such as the The Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund, the fund for the support of the flood victims in Zakarpatia; and the Zolotchiv, Ukraine school renovation fund.

Since its inception in 1926 the Pittsburgh branch has been instrumental in furthering the efforts of many civic, educational and cultural aspects of Ukrainian life here in Pittsburgh and abroad.

The Soyuz Ukrainok Branch 27 Executive Board:

• Marika Zaliszczuk, President
• Anne Z. Konecky, Vice President
• Luba Hlutkowsky, Secretary - English
• Natalia Scherba, Secretary - Ukrainian
• Jaroslawa P. Komichak, Treasurer

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