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FAWCO(Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas), founded in 1931, is an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations comprising 57 member Clubs in 28 countries worldwide. FAWCO serves as a resource and a voice for its members; seeks to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of human rights, health, education and the environment; advocates for the rights of US citizens overseas; contributes to the global community through its Teams and The FAWCO Foundation, which provides Development Grants and Education Awards. The organization is a global women’s NGO (non-governmental organization), and since 1997, FAWCO has held special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. It offers support to club leadership, scholarships for members and their family, support for charities around the world and organizes local and international events for members. Anyone who is a member of MIWC is automatically a FAWCO member and may participate in events and opportunities. Find out more from the FAWCO.org website. Free registration is required for some pages. Your FAWCO Team works together to coordinate with the FAWCO and FAWCO Foundation. We are Sue England, Cecily Garver, Miriam Hunfeld, Anitra Kitts, Hope Moore, and Roberta Zoellner. You can contact us at FAWCO@miwc.club.
FAWCO established the FAWCO Foundation in 1967 to carry on its long tradition of donating to relief organizations, as well as providing educational support to members and their families. | FAWCO News! |
FAWCO Clubs in Motion
Clubs in Motion was started in 2014 as a FAWCO initiative to encourage club members to form walking groups to stay physically and mentally fit. Roxey Lau has been collecting kilometers from participating individual members and sending the totals to FAWCO Clubs in Motion. Since June 2020, we have been averaging 2,000 km per month and are now way ahead of any other club. If you wish to contribute your kilometers, please send your total monthly result to Roxey latest by the first day of the following month. Feel free to address any questions you may have to Roxey. | SDFCU Welcomes FAWCO Members The State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is a full-service financial institution founded in 1938 by Department of State employees, and they now welcome US Citizens and Green Card holders, who are members of FAWCO, to our field of membership. Whether you are living domestically or overseas, SDFCU is committed to providing banking products and services to accommodate your unique global needs and to help you reach your financial goals. To learn more visit: SDFCU Membership Save the date - FAWCO Region 5 Conference in NovemberEvery 2nd weekend in November women from FAWCO affiliated clubs in Germany and Austria get together for a weekend of fun, insightful presentations, and the chance to explore a part of the place where we live. This is a chance to make new friends and reunite with friends who have moved to other cities. Look for more information here as it becomes available. |
Did you know that MIWC is a member of MING, Munich International Networking Group? This is a Munich umbrella platform that provides an organizational interface, supports the sharing of ideas, facilitates making new friends, and stimulates learning. It is an information board for networking groups active in the Munich international community. Our membership is free! As members, everyone in our MIWC club and our guests are invited to several fun Bavarian events. | As the name implies, it is an "Open Door" to other clubs worldwide. Fancy a trip to Bratislava, or maybe Gothenburg? Tagging along with hubby on his business trip to Madrid? Would you like to join up with English speaking women for a chat or activity? |
