For a week in October, members of the Environment Team had the pleasure of coming together in person to experience the wilds of the Scottish Highlands and learn a little Gaelic to boot! We asked them to share some of their favourite moments from the event:
Rewilding. Tree planting. Ecosystem...
Heidelberg IWC hosted the Region 5 meeting on November 7–9, 2025, welcoming 55 participants from 18 FAWCO Member Clubs. This included participants from ten Region 5 clubs: AIWC Cologne, AIWC Düsseldorf, AIWC Frankfurt, AWA Vienna, AWC Berlin, AWC Hamburg, IWC Leipzig, Munich IWC, IWC Moldova and of course Heidelberg IWC, with 15 participants!
The...
Diabetes Awareness Month is observed every November around the world. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, supporting those living with it, and promoting education about prevention, early detection, and management. It is symbolized by a blue ribbon.
Here are a few key points:
It’s a 16-day international campaign aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about eliminating gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes...
The International Women’s Club – Bogotá is delighted to announce that the City of Bogotá won big in Brazil! On November 5, the winners of the 2025 Earthshot Award were announced in Rio de Janeiro prior to the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém. The City of Bogotá won in the Clean...
When my Dad was in grade school, his parents built a cabin on a beautiful lake in northern Minnesota. Far from “civilization,” with an abundance of towering pine trees, birds, fish and animals such as deer, raccoons and squirrels galore, it was a little piece of tranquil paradise. My Grandma, who suffered from...
Support for literacy comes from all kinds of places and people – the FAWCO Education Team, the UN, governments and famous people. Even royalty in the United Kingdom can make a difference in supporting literacy.
For example, The Queen’s Reading Room, Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s charity, takes a multi-pronged approach to improving...
The International Women’s Club of Bogotá is proud to share some exciting news: the City of Bogotá has been selected as a Finalist for this year’s prestigious Earthshot Prize!
The winners will be announced in early November during the climate meetings in Rio de Janeiro, as part of the lead-up to...
These trusted organizations provide up-to-date breast cancer screening, prevention, and awareness resources for FAWCO members worldwide. Share these links with your club, community partners, and local health providers.
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Survival has climbed where awareness, screening and treatment are accessible. Here’s what FAWCO members across 60+ clubs can do this October.
“Early detection saves lives – no matter your country or postcode.”
“Equity matters: closing gaps in access turns awareness into survival.”
