During the 2024 FAWCO Interim Meeting in Porto, Portugal, I enjoyed a tour of the Douro Valley. I learned that Portugal is the fourth largest grape-producing country in the world and the ninth largest wine producer. I was dazzled by the natural beauty and wine culture in the valley.
The decision has been made to relocate, and a perfect new home has been found. But suddenly, there is the realization that your new home will be...
“I think you have myasthenia gravis. There is a blood test you need to get upstairs at LabCorp.”
Off I went to get my blood drawn, unable to see well enough to drive, and with the hospital just a few blocks down the street anyway, I walked home. I Googled “What is myasthenia gravis?”
Anitra, a member of Munich International Women’s Club and long term resident of Germany, provides the rationale for becoming more involved with this important topic in this insightful piece.
MIWC went one step further! They established an Elder Care group, and even developed a website focused on the topic.
Join the conversation, and let...
Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.
– Debra Ruh
The world we live in is inherently neurodiverse and has been so for many millennia. In fact, a lot of ancient texts and treatises suggest neurodiverse thought. However, neurodiversity is not always easily apparent, understood or diagnosed, despite the immense progress of the last few...
The Target Project Awesome Blossoms Safe Spaces is based within the curtilage of two schools in Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya. The schools selected have reliable access to an adequate road network, as well as access to water sources through piped water from the Nairobi City Council and borehole water. Additionally,
Education plays a vital role in Portugal, and as our Interim Meeting 2024 is taking place in Porto this year, let’s have a look at our host country’s educational system.
The educational system is regulated by the state, i.e., the Ministry of Education and the Ministry for Science, Technology and...
The Education Team challenges you to five days of activism for UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 from March 4 (Dr. Seuss’s birthday) to March 8 (International Women’s Day)!
March 4: Learn more about SDG4Find out more about SDG4 – Education. Learn how educators assess progress towards ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning...
One of the best parts of being a FAWCO rep at the UN Climate talks are the people I get to meet. I have had the honor to meet and collaborate with people from all walks of life, experts on many facets of...
