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World Lebanese Cultural Union, Inc.

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Social Development: Youth
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	Belgium New Zealand United States of America Argentina Chile Canada Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Sweden Uruguay Central African Republic Lebanon Denmark Morocco Ireland Burkina Faso Germany Paraguay Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Brazil Australia France Mexico South Africa Costa Rica Ghana
Millennium Development Goals:	Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	The World Lebanese Cultural Union “ WLCU ” is an independent non-governmental organization (INGO) associated with the Department of Public Information (DPI) of the United nation. WLCU is a non-sectarian, a non-profit and a non-political organization to: - Preserve Lebanese culture, heritage, identity and homeland as an independent democratic country, which promotes human rights, freedom and justice - Encourage and promote the cultural, social, touristic and economic activities between the world and Lebanon - Connect and unite descendants of Lebanese origin and friends of Lebanon into one worldwide organization - Contribute positively and be model citizens, through our local chapters and clubs. - Actively contribute to charitable organizations in our local communities and Lebanon.
Year established:	1959
Year of registration:	1962
Organizational structure:	WLCU was founded in Mexico City in 1959 and today WLCU has a worldwide presence and more than 357 legally registered chapters in 35 major cities.
Number and type of members:	- More than 10,000 members - More than 267 registered WLCU chapters - More than 90 affilated clubs
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues

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