A largely hidden but deeply problematic segment of US society is that of migrant youth in the United States – refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants. Many are irregular unaccompanied minors. But even those who come with family through regulated channels experience great difficulties. This article is intended to...
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence was launched in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA. At the time of publication of this article in October 2023, the Center is no...
My inspiration for this checklist came from an article describing various aspects to consider when planning or adjusting space for the elderly, or perhaps for ourselves as we become older. I found more information in a few other articles, and...
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals were established in 2015 as part of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; the world is now at the halfway point to reaching those goals. How are we doing, in terms of reaching the goals on time?
It depends on who you ask.
Events in the last...
One of the beautiful things about FAWCO’s Target Project, Awesome Blossoms, is that the profits from its hydroponic urban farms will go to support Safe Spaces’ girls’ education and empowerment programs in Nairobi, Kenya.
In this article, Peninah Nthenya Musyimi, Safe Spaces Executive Director, and...
For the seventh year in a row, the Education Team honored International Literacy Day by suggesting a FAWCO summer read tied to literacy, followed with an event on or near September 8. This year's event, however, came with a twist: a partnership with AWC London, whose membership has...