Learn more about Lotta
“More than Lester Pearson even, it was Lotta Hitschmanova who shaped my values as a Canadian, and the type of Canada I believe in. She gave us our identity.”
Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova (1909-1990) founded USC Canada as the Unitarian Service Committee in 1945. From the 1940s to 1970s, she became one of Canada’s greatest humanitarians, as she mobilized a whole generation of Canadians to reach out and help others in need.
To learn more about Dr. Lotta’s life, her work, her writings and the writings of those who knew her, please click on one of the following:
- Read Lotta’s biography.
- Lotta in her own words.
- Some Lotta stories – from those who knew her.
- Written resources, articles, talks and external links.
- Photos of Lotta throughout the years.
