June 24, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Educational Trust is excited to welcome Andrii Hrynko as the new UCC Parliamentary Intern for September 2024.
“Andrii Hrynko brings a wealth of experience, a passion for politics, and a deep connection to the Ukrainian community,” said Demyan Hyworon, Chair of the UCC Charitable and Educational Trust. “We believe he will be a valuable participant, and the experience he gains on Parliament Hill will greatly contribute to his future success. We deeply appreciate our program’s generous supporters, who play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of Ukrainian Canadian leaders.”
“As the new UCC Parliamentary Intern, I am incredibly excited and honored to have been given this opportunity. In these challenging times, as the Ukrainian community continues to face the hardships of the Russian-Ukrainian war, I am committed to doing my part to support and uplift our community. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of Canadian politics and making a meaningful impact by assisting the Ukrainian Canadian community in every possible way.”
Ihor Michalchyshyn, UCC National CEO, stated, “The UCC Parliamentary Internship program equips future leaders of the Ukrainian Canadian community with valuable insights and hands-on experience in the Canadian Parliamentary and political process, enabling them to better serve the Ukrainian Canadian community in the years to come.”
About Andrii Hrynko
Andrii was born and raised in Kyiv, where he developed a deep commitment to Ukrainian democracy and community. He completed his bachelor’s degree in journalism and social communication at Adam Mickiewicz University in July 2022, and his experiences during the Euromaidan protests ignited his passion for politics.
Since 2022, he has been actively involved with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), volunteering as a translator and interpreter, and supporting Ukrainian refugees. Andrii also volunteered at the Saskatoon Airport Border and Customs desk providing critical translation and support services to help them navigate their new home more easily.
Currently, he is completing a master’s degree in political studies at the University of Saskatchewan, focusing on issues faced by the Ukrainian community in Canada.
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The Parliamentary Internship Program, organized by the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust, is funded through the generous contributions of individual and organizational donors to the Roman Waschuk & Oksana Smerechuk Fund.
To learn more about the UCC Parliamentary Internship Program please visit our website.
