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Barcelona Women's Network Special Event- Solidarity Lunch
- Kathleen Simon
It isn't often that BWN has the opportunity to eat, drink, be merry and directly support one of the club's charities all at the same time. In April, BWN members met face-to-face with recipients of their philanthropic efforts at a Solidarity Lunch & Visit at the ARED Foundation. Members enjoyed a tour of the training workshops, a visit to the gift shop, and were warmly welcomed by the founder...
Idea for fundraising from AWC Stockholm - FAWCO Rock 'n' Bowl
- My-Linh Kunst
Submitted from Susan Wuest, AWC Stockholm
Just wanted to let you know that AWC Stockholm held a really successful FAWCO Bowling Night in April. We called it FAWCO Rock 'n' Bowl, opened it up to families and friends and everyone had a terrific time bowing to disco music and enjoying some drinks. We got a terrific turnout - we rented out...
Heartfelt Thanks to the American Women of Surrey
- My-Linh Kunst
submitted by: Faith Boettger
The American Women of Surrey (AWS) have donated their time and energy to the Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospital Breast Cancer Unit through their contribution of 125 heart-shaped pillows to bring comfort to breast cancer patients.
The Heart Pillow project was recently launched by AWS with the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas (FAWCO) and...
IWC Antigua paid out $41,000 in scholarships
- My-Linh Kunst
submitted by Agnes Meeker, IWC in Antigua
IWC (International Women’s Club) in Antigua just paid out $41,000 to seven deserving scholarship recipients. The annual scholarship benefits female applicants and often supplements other funding enabling collegiate students to further or complete their education. The scholarships have been in effect since 1992 (Club dates back to 1986) and while there are generally speaking,
AW Surrey support 'Plant a Billion Trees'
- Kathleen Simon
The American Women of Surrey are pleased to support FAWCO's commitment to the United Nations 'Plant a Billion Trees' campaign through a contribution to Painshill Park, Cobham. On September 14, AWS hosted a Memorial Tree Planting and Family Picnic at Painshill Park, a lovely 18th century park and garden in Cobham. Trees were planted in memory of loved ones lost...
AIWA Rabat (Morocco) celebrated World Environment Day at the University
- My-Linh Kunst
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Message from Sonia Ziyad, Environment Chair, AIWA Rabat (Morocco)
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Friday, June 5 was our World Environment Day activities at the University. It was a beautiful sunny day, just right for the demonstration of the solar ovens made by some students in the Energy and Material Science section of the Physics Department. The 5 ovens, ranging from a converted Pizza Box to...
Celebration by Barcelona Women's Network
- Kathleen Simon
Submitted by Arline
Coward- FAWCO Rep
This year...
August 14 - AWC Bern Park Opening Ceremony
- My-Linh Kunst
from: Angie Aebersold, FAWCO Rep, AWC Bern
After two years work, the trees are planted, the park is almost done and a big opening party is being planned! If anyone from FAWCO would be interested in attending the Opening Party is August 14-15, 2009, let me know.
There was an area where they started to build new apartment...
AWC Luxembourg Pancake Breakfast Raises Money for Charity
- Kathleen Simon
Submitted by Melanie SalavaAWC Luxembourg President and former Educational Support Chairwoman, Melanie Salava spearheaded the fundraising event to raise awareness about the need for inclusive quality education for students with special needs. Unfortunately, those with special needs are often misjudged or overlooked while families struggle to gain acceptance and inclusion. This event tried to gently combat these stereotypes, while creating...
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