The oldest “verified” person in the world is a woman named Chiyo Muyako, who lives in Japan. She was born in 1901, which makes her 117 years old. Is she lonely? Probably not, because Japan’s supercentenarian list includes at least 17 other women from ages 112 to 116 years. How did that happen?
The United Nations cites population aging as...
FAWCO’s Health Team comprises FAWCO and FAUSA women who work together to educate, enlighten and encourage our members all over the world to care well for themselves as well as gaining a deeper understanding of health issues that impact the most vulnerable in society. The Team is working to provide information on the 8 dimensions of health: physical, environmental, emotional,
AWA Qatar's Breast Cancer Awareness group started out with the Heart Pillow Project. Barb Phillips, who was a member of AWEP, brought this know-how with her to Doha. Barb’s team has expanded the scope, and they also make Drain Bag Totes and supply “goodie bags” of toiletries. We are now sourcing and providing breast forms as well. Barb says, “The...
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A picture of some of some FAWCO's leaders caught in the act - out WALKING while attending the Geneva NGO Forum Beijing+20! From left to right...
On February 13 members of the AWC Hamburg together with representatives from Coco-Mat, a recognized leader for natural sleep products, presented heart pillows for breast cancer patients to the Mammazentrum Hamburg in the Jerusalem Hospital. 100 pillows came directly from Coco-Mat and 32 were handmade by members of the Stitch N Bitch group of the AWCH.
The heart-shaped pillows are...
The First Session of the Open-ended Working Group on strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons was held in April 2011. The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs has published an article that discusses the outcomes of this meeting. The article states: "The world’s population aged 60 or older is expected to double by 2050, to a record of 21...
