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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 15:13 |
About Us | History of the Foundation
History of The FAWCO Foundation  The Roots of The Foundation 
The FAWCO Foundation was established in 1967 by
FAWCO President Mary Mag and her Board as FAWCO´s philanthropic arm. For
over forty years The FAWCO Foundation has worked diligently and passionately to
fulfill its purpose to implement the Federation of American Women's Clubs
Overseas, Inc.'s philanthropic concerns and interest in the global community, specifically by aiding charitable, scientific and educational programs, and by supporting the rights of women and children throughout the world. Today, FAWCO is a network of independent American and international volunteer
organizations representing private-sector American citizens overseas.
The Foundation continues to design and tailor
programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the global community which it
serves, and faces the future confident in its role as FAWCO's philanthropic
heart. The FAWCO Foundation listens to your voice, the voice of
the Member Clubs, and supports your projects, programs and
passions. The FAWCO Foundation is
your foundation. 
Development of Education Awards & Development Grants Education Awards: The importance
of fostering peace through
knowledge and understanding and the belief that education is essential to
developing peace-loving attitudes in children are cornerstones of The FAWCO
Foundation Education Awards Program. The first FAWCO scholarship fund was
created in 1935 when a member of AWC London donated $1000 a year for two years
"to launch two promising American candidates on their studies in Europe." Today
The FAWCO Foundation Education Awards Program offers annual awards to Club
members and their children, a Special Challenges Fund, Memorial Awards and a
Dual Culture Award.
Development Grants:The first
grants were made in the form of disaster relief in response to requests from
Member Clubs at FAWCO Conferences. In the 1970s, guidelines were established and application forms were
distributed to the Clubs. In 1985, in response to an earthquake in Chile, FAWCO
established a Disaster Relief Fund to quickly answer requests for immediate-aid
projects. This fund was transferred to The Foundation in 1997 and renamed
the Relief and Development (R & D) Fund. With clubs increasingly demonstrating interest in supporting long-term
on-going projects, the R & D Fund was renamed The FAWCO
Foundation Development Grants (DGs). Member Clubs may
nominate two projects or programs in two different DG categories. DGs are
projects and programs known by the nominating club and have mainly aided women
and children in developing countries.Recipients are chosen by majority vote of the Member
Clubs.
As of 2008, The FAWCO Foundation has made a
difference in the lives of so many by giving more than $1 million through the
Education Awards and Development Grants Programs. |
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Friday, 12 December 2008 12:03 |
Foundation Milestones
1931 Federation of American Women's Clubs in Europe founded in London to promote the concerns of its members as well as international issues; name changed to the Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas (1935) with the acronym FAWCO. 1967 The FAWCO Foundation established as the philanthropic arm of FAWCO, registered as a 501(c)3 in the state of Missouri
- 1969 First grants made to victims of Lisbon flood and Sicilian earthquake.
1972 First scholarship ($1000) awarded; fundraising appeals launched. Grant made to AWC Brussels for the American International Youth Center. 1973 Precursor of later memorial awards given in memory of Edna Balfour. 1977 Awards Committee Chairperson established in Bylaws.
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