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This charity, which is supported by the WI, involves women helping women. It works with 420 member societies and affiliates and represents more than nine million women in 75 countries.
Its aim is to raise the standard of living for rural women and their families through education, training and community development programmes covering areas such as nutrition, health, income generation, sustainable agriculture, energy, water and sanitation, maternal and reproductive health.
It gives practical help to locally-based groups by setting up income-generating schemes, supporting educational opportunities for women and girls and helping to eliminate gender discrimination.
The charity also gives rural women a voice at an international level through links with the United Nations.
Current projects range from supporting Reaching the Unreached Tanzania. This initiative promotes rural women’s health by providing marginalised women and girls with a holistic programme covering nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, and ageing. The project aims to improve access to essential healthcare and empower women to take control of their wellbeing. Another project, Empowerment for Marginalized Communities. It supports aims to increase awareness of both FGM and gender-based violence through community engagement. As well as, increase access to sexual and reproductive health services.
Surrey Federation encourages WIs to get involved through either direct donations or sustainable fundraising initiatives.
One way we raise money for ACWW is through Recycling for Good Causes- a scheme that turns pre-loved items such as jewellery, watches, mobile phones, and other valuables into funds for charity. In this case, ACWW. Members are encouraged to bring these items to Federation events or collect them locally. It’s a simple and environmentally friendly way to support international projects that empower women and improve lives.
This might be something your WI would also be interested in doing-it’s a great way to contribute. Every item donated helps make a difference.
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