Typically, the Education Team focuses its energies on shining a spotlight on efforts, concerns and victories in underserved communities outside of the United States. However, with so much attention recently on the Black Lives Matter movement, the confusion over critical race theory, the disenfranchisement of Black voters through redistricting and restrictive voting practices...
The 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) or COP26 was held in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31–
November 12, 2021. FAWCO has Observer status at the UNFCCC and can register delegates to attend all COPs and the smaller mid-year UN climate meetings that take place in Bonn. FAWCO...
One of the objectives of S.A.F.E., FAWCO’s current Target Project, is to “Empower five local communities to adopt positive social norms which uphold the human rights and health of all community members through community sensitization and public declarations against female genital mutilation (FGM) by respected community leaders during two annual Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) ceremonies over the two years...
Happy Thanksgiving from the Health Team!
Thanksgiving is intentional, whether it be the holiday food that is prepared for family and friends or the state of mind we cultivate that produces tangible emotional “fruit” in our lives. Either way, we decide the kind of feast we want to eat and how we want to share...
The fashion industry has a disastrous impact on the environment. In fact, it is the second largest polluter in...
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 not only The FAWCO Foundation and books by FAWCO members, but also other education-related giving opportunities from around the world. From our homes to yours, the Education Team...