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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!...
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...
Barbara Rubio

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...
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...
Lynette Romero

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 Credit Howard Schatz

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

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

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,...
The Horn of Africa and Nepal

The Horn of Africa and Nepal

In May, co-chairs Stelle Feuers and Sharon Kolby hosted a discussion for Orange County chapter members on statecraft in the Horn of Africa. “I belong to a group focusing on...

International Women of Courage Announced by State Department.

 Introducing the Secretary of State's 2023 International Women of Courage Awardees Each year, the U.S. Department of State honors women from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength...

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