This affiliation, established in 1925, has launched numerous social welfare, cultural, and educational projects aimed at supporting the Ukrainian people both in Ukraine and in diasporas.

UNWLA members promoted the Ukrainian presence in America with exhibitions of folk art and cultural performances in venues such as the annual Women's International Exposition in New York City.

Joining the GFWC gave UNWLA the standing needed to participate in national and international events on an equal footing with other American women's organizations.

UNWLA President Olena D. Lototsky served on the board of directors of the American Federation of International Institutes (1953–1959) and in 1958 was honored as a Woman of Achievement alongside other ethnic and minority group leaders.

The $9 million building, which was built with money raised by Ukrainians both in New York and around the country, consists of 24,000 square feet, with floors of maple and white stone.

[8] The inaugural exhibition celebrated the work of Ukrainian artist Alexander Archipenko and was entitled Vision and Continuity, curated by Yaroslaw Leshko.