Understanding other cultures fosters connection. The world seems smaller today because of our connectivity and access to information. May 21 is designated by the United Nations as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in an effort to bring attention to this important issue. Many of the UN SDGs directly...
As the war in Ukraine rages on, the world has been horrified by images and news reports of civilian deaths and stories of sexual violence against women and children. World leaders are calling for investigations into Russia’s actions during the war as possible war crimes.
I talked with Marelie...
After posting this article in March, we heard from FAWCO Representative Nancy Clayton of AWC Antwerp, who reported that the club was making monetary contributions to the following organizations:
WCK-World Central Kitchen* This is José Andrés’s American non-profit organization, which has chefs cook and prepare fresh food and warm meals for...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February 24 has reached a one-month milestone and continues to rage. It is devastating to add this country to the growing list of war-ravaged places in 2022: Syria, Yemen, Ethiopia, Mali, Myanmar.
However, the ray of hope and dare I say, sunshine,
After learning about a human rights issue that moves you or speaks to you, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do?” You just are not the same after becoming aware of the issue, and you feel that you want to move the needle.
Ascend Athletics is a global not-for-profit organization working in Afghanistan to empower young women through mountaineering-based leadership training. Recipients of a 2021 FAWCO Foundation Development Grant to create health materials for their target population of young women and their families, Ascend pivoted in August 2021 to assist its participants and their families in fleeing...