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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!...

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...

2024 Bernice Behrens Founder’s Award Announcement
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...

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...

Award-Winning Journalist and NBC4 News Anchor Lynette Romero to Emcee 17th Annual International Women of Courage Celebration
Award-Winning Journalist and NBC4 News Anchor Lynette Romero to Emcee 17th Annual International Women of Courage Celebration The Celebration will take place in Los Angeles on March 12, 2024. American...

Billie Jean King, Sports Icon and Champion of Equality, is Honorary Chair for 2024 International Women of Courage Celebration
Billie Jean King, Sports Icon and Champion of Equality, is Honorary Chair for 2024 International Women of Courage Celebration American Women for International Understanding is pleased to announce that sports...

2023 International Women of Courage Celebration: A Night of Superheroes and Beautiful Noise
2023 IWOCs with Lynette Romero A Night of Superheroes and Beautiful Noise March 16th was an evening dedicated to celebrating the collective power of women’s...

Orange County Meets with Nepali Grantee
The Orange County Chapter met on Saturday, August 5th for a most informative meeting hosted by Sharon Kolby. The chief attractions were Prakash Bista, Shomi Bista and their six-month-old-baby girl,...