FAWCO Update

The American Women's Club of Brussels (AWCB) is proud to be a member of the Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas (FAWCO), an international network of 64 clubs in 34 countries around the world. FAWCO 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. Each member of a FAWCO member club such as AWCB is automatically a member of FAWCO and is eligible to serve on committees, participate in conferences and meetings, and take part in activities.

Upcoming FAWCO Events

Spotlight on FAWCO Annual Conference in Luxembourg

Celebrate FAWCO, Fun and Friendships - In Person in Luxembourg

Part 2 of the Annual General Meeting will take place in Luxembourg, May 19-21, 2022 in Luxembourg. The Agenda will feature the Club Development Workshops, the opportunity to meet and learn more about our FAWCO Teams and Volunteers at a Face2Face.

AWCB Members can get information and sign up via the FAWCO website (login required)

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FAWCO's Environment Team is the Second Annual Environment Festival — virtual meeting

FAWCO’s Environment Team warmly invites you to our second, virtual Environment Festival on Saturday, May 07, 2022, 16:00-19:00

The Environment Festival will be a celebration of Mother Nature. Join us for an assortment of one hour sessions on Hopin, sharing wonderful initiatives and providing information on:

• Protecting native pollinators;
• Circular economy ideas, such as recycling of sari fabrics, vintage clothes sales;
• How to initiate your Club’s Green Team;
• Climate justice;
• and a Target Project Environment (TP 5.0) Workshop.

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Global Issues Book Discussion hosted by the Health Team - virtual meeting

In The Shadow of The Mountain: A Memoir of Courage
By Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 19:00-20:30

Please join the Health Team as we welcome the Author Silvia Vasquez-Lavado to discuss her book that transects the FAWCO Global Issues.

Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a Peruvian-American who conquered the Seven Summits that mountaineers strive to achieve. Truly remarkable about her achievement is how her courage took her from a sexually abused child in Lima, to the heights of a Silicon Valley career and finally to the top of the world with feats of physical and mental strength. Silvia's achievements are inspiring for all who fear they can not overcome. Her achievements are long, her courage is endless and her compassion is inspiring.

Save the date and start reading! Registration for the event will be added closer to June 15.

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FAWCO First Friday is Here !

You are invited to join Michelle and Heather every first Friday of the month for a "FAWCO First Friday" info session from 11:30 - 12:30, where they will give you the latest updates on FAWCO news and events. There is so much going on with FAWCO, don't miss it!

Next session is Friday, May 6

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