FAWCO Information

Founded in 1931, FAWCO is a global women’s NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations comprising 56 member clubs in 28 countries worldwide. FAWCO serves as a resource and a voice for its members; seeks to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of human rights, health, education and the environment; advocates for the rights of US citizens overseas; contributes to the global community through its Global Issues Teams and The FAWCO Foundation, which provides development grants and education awards. Since 1997, FAWCO has held special consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council. The philanthropic arm of FAWCO – The FAWCO Foundation – is an independent entity, which, since its establishment in 1967, has donated more than $2,000,000 in education awards and development grants worldwide. FAWCO also has an alumnae association in the United States, FAUSA, whose members are repatriated FAWCO members. MISSION STATEMENT: FAWCO is an international federation of independent organizations whose mission is - to build strong support networks for its American and international membership; - to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide; - to advocate for the rights of US citizens overseas; and - to mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for education, the environment, health and human rights.