The International Day of Play is celebrated each year on June 11 to highlight the importance of play in children’s development and well-being. This year’s theme is “Protect play, protect childhood.”
The Brookings Institution has confirmed that cities can support guided play learning. In Philadelphia and Santa...
Cruise ships are often described as floating cities, offering entertainment, untold luxury and the fun of travel—and all in one place. Yet over the years, they have also earned another reputation—ideal environments for the rapid spread of illness.
With thousands of passengers and crew members living closely together, sharing common areas such as...
For those of us educated in the latter part of the 20th century, the term “biodiversity” may not be that familiar. So, what are we actually referring to, and how did this term come about?
Cast your minds back to 1992 and the Earth Summit in Rio de...
Supporting Emotional Well-Being in an International LifeLiving internationally offers extraordinary opportunities for growth, connection, and cultural discovery. Yet for many expatriates, globally mobile families and internationally minded communities, life across borders can also bring unique emotional challenges.
Transitions, language barriers, distance from family, shifting identities and the stress of adapting to...
To mark Children’s Book Week, the Education Team highlights beloved children’s books and offers heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who inspire and shape our lives.
This year’s Children’s Book Week theme, Books: Get Curious, resonates deeply with the FAWCO Education Team as we continue to spark curiosity, share stories,
To mark Teacher Appreciation Week, the Education Team offers heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who inspire and shape our lives. We also asked some of the other Co-Chairs of FAWCO Teams and other FAWCO members to share with us stories of educators who have made a difference.
Teachers play a powerful role in...
I selected this topic in recognition of its growing global relevance and its direct impact on women’s health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being—core priorities of FAWCO. As microplastics increasingly infiltrate the food chain, understanding their potential health consequences aligns with FAWCO’s commitment to education, advocacy, and informed decision-making. This article supports FAWCO’s...
We talk a lot about preparing girls for a digital future. We know that coding camps, STEM programs, and digital literacy initiatives are essential for future success, and the FAWCO Education Team is continuing to explore how we can support these efforts. But what if the future we are...
The theme of this year’s Earth Day (2026) is “Our Power, Our Planet.”1 Earth Day organizers across the globe are mobilizing to take action to protect our planet. As an individual in your community, you have power to make...
