Ukrainian Youth Association
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| 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 |
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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.
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