Ukrainian Youth Association, UYA, CYM Ukrainian Youth Association (UYA or CYM) Ukrainian Youth Association (UYA or “CYM” in Ukrainian) is an international, voluntary and non-profit organisation with branches throughout the United Kingom. It was founded in Ukraine in 1925, and re-established in Great Britain in 1948, after the arrival of Ukrainian emigrants. It was also re-established in other countries around the world, (e.g. Germany, Belgium, France, USA, Canada, Australia), with the arrival of Ukrainian emigrants to those countries. CYM has a long history of bringing Ukrainians together, organising events for them, instilling Christian ethics, good behaviour, leadership qualities and promoting Ukrainian culture.