When my Dad was in grade school, his parents built a cabin on a beautiful lake in northern Minnesota. Far from “civilization,” with an abundance of towering pine trees, birds, fish and animals such as deer, raccoons and squirrels galore, it was a little piece of tranquil paradise. My Grandma, who suffered from...
Support for literacy comes from all kinds of places and people – the FAWCO Education Team, the UN, governments and famous people. Even royalty in the United Kingdom can make a difference in supporting literacy.
For example, The Queen’s Reading Room, Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s charity, takes a multi-pronged approach to improving...
These trusted organizations provide up-to-date breast cancer screening, prevention, and awareness resources for FAWCO members worldwide. Share these links with your club, community partners, and local health providers.
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WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative |
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Survival has climbed where awareness, screening and treatment are accessible. Here’s what FAWCO members across 60+ clubs can do this October.
“Early detection saves lives – no matter your country or postcode.”
“Equity matters: closing gaps in access turns awareness into survival.”
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding us of...
The New York Times reported in the summer of 2025 that Razia Jan, an Afghan-born US citizen, had died at 81 years old. I had no idea who she was, so I researched her life. After my research, I consider Ms. Jan a “Shero” (she-hero) for human rights and education.
Razia Jan was...