It was Day 10 of the 12-day conference. Days filled with morning caucus meetings focusing on the latest developments on critical flashpoints, information, panels, press conferences, discussions, extraordinary rencontres. We had a couple of minutes before heading to the People’s Plenary. The on-site location we happened upon was attractive and decorated with sleek posters...
2023 Region 4 Meeting
AWC Amsterdam
Making Grassroots Effort Blossom
Goatfarm Ridammerhoeve in the Amsterdam Forest
AWC Amsterdam was the host of the FAWCO Region 4 meeting in November 2023. After opening remarks from FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation, Peninah Musyimi, founder and director of Safe Spaces Nairobi, took the stage to share her personal journey and...
At the end of the year, many of us are looking for ways to show support for organizations whose values reflect our own and who work tirelessly for the causes that are closest to our hearts. While there are many charities out there doing this important work, we chose to...
December 27 is the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. We are still recovering from the very significant impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but must acknowledge that the next pandemic is a highly likely event, and perhaps not that far in the future. It is not a question of...
On November 6, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was observed and has been observed as a special day designated by the United Nations since 2001.
Armed conflicts have always affected the natural environment. Over time parties to armed conflicts...
The aim of this short article is to create more awareness of intermittent fasting, the value of it and how to approach it. It is always important to seek the input of your personal physician when trying to lose weight, especially to ensure that you do not have any...
On April 13, 2023, the Center for Universal Education and the Global Partnership for Education co-hosted an event at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. to discuss the nexus between climate change and education.
The climate crisis is a children’s education crisis. Extreme weather events destroy or damage...
Searching for a unique way to express your love or appreciation for someone special this holiday season? Look no further than the list below, which highlights charities and books that focus on equal access to literacy and education in a variety of contexts around the world. From our homes to yours, the Education Team...
During this past summer, three FAWCO delegates (Stacey Kimmig, Carmen-Jeanette Stepek and myself) attended the Bonn Climate Change Meeting, also called SB-58.
On November 1, the UN Rep team hosted a virtual session entitled “The Road to COP28 (Conference of the Parties) in Dubai: Chat with Delegates of the Bonn...
The FAWCO Region 5 Meeting in Hamburg was by all accounts a great success. The Jufa hotel in the Hafen City is very welcoming and has great views of the harbor. The food was yummy, the speakers were terrific, the entertainment was fantastic, the tours were fun, and everyone had a good time.
The AWC...
