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Forging Collaboration Between Grantees
At American Women for International Understanding (AWIU), we’re always looking for ways to stretch our mission – and our dollars – to new and truly global heights. Early in 2021,...
A Tribute to Steven Marwa
It is with great sadness that AWIU reports the recent news of the death of Stephen Marwa, a wonderful man many of you knew through his work as executive director...
AWIU to Receive State Department Gender Champion Award
American Women for International Understanding (AWIU) is honored to announce that it will receive the prestigious Gender Champion Award from the Secretary of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues at...
Celebrating International Women’s Day the AWIU Way
March is a big month for women worldwide. It’s Women’s History Month, in which we recognize women’s contributions to history, culture and society. There’s also a special day, International Women’s...
Passport Networking Forum
AWIU’s 22 Passports bring fresh perspectives, new and evolving skills, and an eagerness to learn about the world to AWIU, and that’s why we love them! The Passport Committee,...
Hope Revives in Musoma, Tanzania with AWIU Tilapia Farming Grant
On the east shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, the city of Musoma is home to the Hope Revival Children’s Organization (HRCO), led by executive director Stephen Marwa. A dedicated...
Life is SWEET-er in an Indian Village, Thanks to a 2021 Grant from AWIU
In mid-December, 2021, Meg Huebner of AWIU’s Grant Committee received a status report from P. Sagayamary Tamilarasi, Secretary of the Society for Women, Education and Economic Thrust (SWEET), located in the...
AWIU Chicago Chapter Supports Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
AWIU’s Chicago Chapter hosted a Sunday brunch at Reza’s Middle Eastern restaurant on December 12th in support of the Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program in Chicago. The goal was twofold: to...
