Updated on Oct 27th 2010
Benefits of joining
Global connections
- supporting women nationally and internationally through contributions to scholarships
- encouraging women’s projects in impoverished or disadvantaged countries
- maintaining links with women’s organisations and conferences throughout the world.
Personal satisfaction
- attending meetings with speakers on a variety of topics across a wide range of disciplines
- having many opportunities to share experiences and concerns, and make new friends
- networking with women of many ages and occupations
- enjoying companionship and conversation during social events and fund-raising activities
- developing workshops, seminars, conferences and celebrations of women’s achievements.
Educational advantages
- participating in the dispersal of funds for educationally charitable purposes
- becoming eligible to apply for the scholarships, awards and grants that are available for women undertaking retraining, second-chance education, volunteer work, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, life-long learning and research projects
- gaining knowledge of governance practices and leadership skills.
Support opportunities
- taking action on current issues and applying knowledge and skills to influence public affairs
- making submissions to local and national governments and organisations
- sharing knowledge and ideas with those who communicate, on IFUW’s behalf, with United Nations committees and international agencies
- being among women who seek to effect changes leading to a peaceful, sustainable future.