Ukrainian Youth Association
| Spilka Ukraïns'koï Molodi | |||
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| Country | Ukraine | ||
| Founded | 1925 | ||
| Affiliation | Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists | ||
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Website Spilka Ukraïns'koï Molodi | |||
The Ukrainian Youth Association, commonly referred to as CYM (Ukrainian: Спілка української молоді, Spilka Ukraïns'koï Molodi), is a scouting organization in Ukraine, Argentina, Australia,[1] Belgium,[2] Canada, Estonia,[3] France,[2] Great Britain,[4] Germany,[5] and the United States,[6] affiliated with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. The organization plans to create units in New Zealand.[7]
History
The Ukrainian Youth Association was founded in Ukraine in 1925 by Mykola Pavlushkov, who envisioned a rebirth in the Ukrainian diaspora after World War I and sought Ukrainian independence.
Program sections
- Sumeniata (youngest members) - ages 3 to 5
- Molodshe Yunatstvo (younger members) - ages 6 to 12
- Starshe Yunatstvo (older members) - ages 13 – 17
- Druszynnyky (Councillors/Leaders) - ages 18 – 49
- Seiniory (Seniors) - ages 50+
A Ukrainian who attributes themselves to the СУМ organization is named Sumivets.
References
- ↑ "About CYM Australia". CYM Australia. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- 1 2 "Munich: Paying our Respects". CYM. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- ↑ "Europe's Ukrainian Youth Organizations Meet in Bulgaria". CYM. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- ↑ "About CYM in Great Britain". CYM Great Britain. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- ↑ "CYM Deutschland". CYM Deutschland. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- ↑ "About CYM-USA". CYM-USA. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- ↑ "CYM Australia National Executive visits New Zealand...". CYM Australia. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
External links
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