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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...

