The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee advances human rights through grassroots collaborations.
Celebrating 75 Years of Advancing Justice

As UUSC turns 75, we’re reflecting on how you, our members and supporters, have made our work possible. Throughout our rich history, many individuals, congregations, organizations, and foundations have come together to help UUSC confront abuses of power and work with grassroots organizations to address injustice and advance human rights.
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Stories of impact
Throughout 2015, we will roll out a series of short stories that illustrate a few of the many positive advances your support has made possible over the years.
Rights at risk
- Responding to Nazi oppression, 1940, Marseille, France
- Treating trauma in the wake of disaster, 2014, Cebu, Philippines
Policy advocacy and mobilization
- Seeking political solutions, 1970s, El Salvador
- Making the human right to water a legal reality, 2012, California, United States
Eye-to-eye partnerships
- Empowering women through training and leadership development, 1980s, Dakar, Senegal
- Supporting displaced earthquake survivors, 2010s, Central Plateau, Haiti
Volunteer service
- Organizing collective action to advance justice, 1980s, United States
- Working in solidarity to rebuild after disaster, 2005–08, Gulf Coast, United States
Technology
- Helping people tell stories using video, 1970s, Mississippi and Massachusetts, United States
- Developing appropriate technology, 2009–10, northern Uganda
Education
- Building a pioneering social work education program, 1949, Germany
- Engaging UUs in cross-cultural learning, 2012–present, United States
Celebrate with us
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