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AWIU Strategic Planning Retreat – Park City, UT

On July 18, over 20 AWIU Board members and other members gathered together in Park City, Utah, for a strategic planning retreat to continue to work on charting AWIU’s next...

Deloitte Impact Day – June 6

On June 6, AWIU was honored to participate in Deloitte’s annual Impact Day, a nationwide initiative where thousands of Deloitte employees volunteer their time and expertise to support meaningful community...
Grantee Spotlight

Hope & Healing in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivory Coast Mothers and Children is an organization founded in 2013 by AWIU member Patsy Mertz. It is also a four-time AWIU grant recipient, with partnership dating back to 2018!...

Women, Culture, and Connection – AWIU Delegates in India

In January, 13 AWIU members traveled on a Delegation to southern India and Delhi as part of our mission to create international understanding through meaningful visits abroad. The AWIU Delegation’s...
The 2025 International Women of Courage

2025 International Women of Courage Celebration: Brave Voices, Bold Action

Our AWIU village gathered on Tuesday night, April 8, to celebrate the 2025 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awardees. With the generous support from our sponsors and patrons, the dedication...
Women in STEM event: Forging Global Impact, October 4, 2024, Washington D.C.

2024 Career Opportunities in International Relations (COIR) Recap

Another stellar COIR in the books! On Friday, October 4, AWIU hosted the 8th Annual COIR Symposium at MLK Library in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year's symposium, "Women...
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Women Investing in Women: The Grant Gala

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Women Investing in Women Grant Gala on September 21 in Chicago! It was an inspiring evening filled with impactful conversations and...
Barbara Rubio

Announcing the 2024 Bernice Behrens Founder’s Awardee

The Bernice Behrens Founder's Award is presented to an AWIU member who through her extraordinary efforts has furthered the mission of the organization. Recipients have provided AWIU with opportunities to continue to create...
The 2024 International Women of Courage

2024 International Women of Courage Celebration: Heroes and Harmony

What an evening! A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, patrons, guests and supporters who made the 17th Annual International Women of Courage Celebration an inspiring and joyous tribute to...

AWIU and Forever 21 Collaborate for Women’s History Month

AWIU was thrilled to collaborate with renowned retailer Forever 21 for Women's History Month (March). Our round-up charity collaboration kicked off on International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2024, across Forever...

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