Herbs and Seaweed in Korea (USC-PSA-1975-07)

In 1945, Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova (1909-1990) founded the Unitarian Service Committee (Now USC Canada) and struck a chord with Canadians. Thousands gave to help reconstruct a war-torn Europe, and then gradually, answering to Dr. Lotta's radio appeals, turned their attention to Asia and Africa. USC became Canada's first internationally focused NGO, and Canada's second most recognizable address, at 56 Sparks Street in Ottawa.

While she passed away in 1990, her legacy lives on. For those who heard her heartfelt appeals for help -- like this one - her name still evokes a sense of commitment and pride. Even today, in memory of this great woman, people still make pilgrimages to 56 Sparks.

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