welcome to Cu
At the heart of everything we do are our core values, mission, and vision, which drive our passion and commitment to excellence. We believe in making a positive impact through innovation, integrity, and dedication. Our journey began with a clear purpose, and over the years, we've built a strong legacy rooted in our values and guided by our vision for the future. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to delivering exceptional experiences and creating meaningful connections. Dive into our story to learn more about where we’ve come from, where we’re headed, and how we’re shaping a better tomorrow.
core values
Charity as Our Mission:
We are driven by a deep commitment to philanthropy, dedicated to providing support and hope to those in need.
Activities as Our Foundation:
Through diverse and impactful events, we aim to spread compassion, inspire social responsibility, and achieve our charitable goals.
Service as Our Purpose:
Our guiding principle is to serve others, offering dedicated, professional support and assistance to international students abroad.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We strive to provide overseas students with a fair and safe learning and living environment, and we advocate for their rights and well-being.
our vission
our vission
We hope to pass on the spirit of mutual help among overseas students and inspire more students to pay attention to and participate in public welfare through our efforts and influence, forming a community of mutual support and common growth.
Our Strength
Our Strength
We are committed to treating every beneficiary and volunteer with sincerity and professionalism, ensuring they receive the utmost care and support, thereby building trust and recognition.
March 10, 2005 VITA GLOBAL’s predecessor, CU, was founded by a group of UCSD students in the United States
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2007 CU held its first general assembly
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2015 CU became a registered non-profit charitable organization and hosted a fundraising event for GiveWell Charity – Neglected Tropical Diseases at UCSD
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2017 while strengthening its headquarters at UCSD, CU expanded further by establishing branches at six additional schools across California
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2018 CU's registered membership exceeded 4,000. The organization expanded to Northern California with branches at UC Davis and UCSC, growing to a presence in 14 campuses. The CU Committee was established, and both online and offline activities began to reach the entirety of California
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2019 Multiple events and recruitment drives were held at MT.SAC, UCSB, and in New York, followed by the establishment of additional branches, including CU-NYC, which became our first branch on the East Coast of the United States
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2020 Branches were established at UIUC, SBCC, ICSO, Chapman, and UC Merced. During the outbreak of COVID-19, CU mobilized the strength of its branches nationwide to conduct fundraising efforts
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2023 the CU Ten-School Alliance virtual orientation for new students was launched, and the VITA member app went live
March 10, 2005 VITA GLOBAL’s predecessor, CU, was founded by a group of UCSD students in the United States • 2007 CU held its first general assembly • 2015 CU became a registered non-profit charitable organization and hosted a fundraising event for GiveWell Charity – Neglected Tropical Diseases at UCSD • 2017 while strengthening its headquarters at UCSD, CU expanded further by establishing branches at six additional schools across California • 2018 CU's registered membership exceeded 4,000. The organization expanded to Northern California with branches at UC Davis and UCSC, growing to a presence in 14 campuses. The CU Committee was established, and both online and offline activities began to reach the entirety of California • 2019 Multiple events and recruitment drives were held at MT.SAC, UCSB, and in New York, followed by the establishment of additional branches, including CU-NYC, which became our first branch on the East Coast of the United States • 2020 Branches were established at UIUC, SBCC, ICSO, Chapman, and UC Merced. During the outbreak of COVID-19, CU mobilized the strength of its branches nationwide to conduct fundraising efforts • 2023 the CU Ten-School Alliance virtual orientation for new students was launched, and the VITA member app went live