Volume 7 | December 2021
Holiday 2021
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Happy Holidays!
 
You are not re-living some kind of Ground Hog's Day in December! Unfortunately, a few mistakes missed our proofreader's red pen and a broken link proved to be reason enough to re-send this issue of The Foundation NEWS. Apologies for filling up your in-box, but you deserve the best and we aim to please. Read On!

We have lots of interesting news for the end of the year. Read on, and above all, stay informed, for there are many things happening within the FAWCO Foundation.
  
Always remember: The FAWCO Foundation is YOUR Foundation. Please don't hesitate to contact anyone on the Board if you have ideas, recommendations or questions. We love to hear from you!
  
The FAWCO Foundation wishes you, your family and friends a very happy and healthy holiday season no matter if you celebrate the year-end festivities in the snow or on the beach!
 
Tracy Moede, VPCommunications
Giving Tuesday
THE FAWCO FOUNDATION’S GIVING TUESDAY RESULTS

Giving Tuesday was a Facebook Fundraising Campaign for The FAWCO Foundation (TFF).
TFF launched a GIVING TUESDAY campaign to support our Development Grants (DGs) and Education Awards (EAs).
Each day we shared more information with you about the impact we are having and why we continually need your help!
From November 1 to December 1 approxiamately $1000 was raised! Many, many thanks to all donors. Your heIp is very much appreciated.
Target Project S.A.F.E.
(Safe Alternatives for FGM Elimination)
Your generous support in reaching (and exceeding) the $140,000 target for the Safe Alternatives to Female Genital Mutilation Elimination (S.A.F.E.) has been incredible.
 
The creativity in fundraising efforts has been astounding.
I am happy to report that most of the outcomes have been achieved, thanks to the commitment of Rhobi and her team.
 
On behalf of Rhobi, the girls of Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania and the villages reached by the Target Project, thank you very much for your generous support.
 
ASANTE!
Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp
FAWCO Target Program Chair for Health 2019-2022


Donation deadline is February 28. All donations after March 1 will be designated for Target 5: Environment.
Celebrate Foundation Night 2022: Fun & Friendships
After a 2 year in-person hiatus, it is time for a celebration as we meet again in Luxembourg.

Wear your finest, sparkly and refined threads or your most comfortable, wild and crazy get-ups,and get ready to party with FAWCO friends.

Be ready for a mega extravaganza of 144 envelopes so be thinking of your favorite numbers and number combos!
Call for Silent & Live Auction Items
Please donate your items for the Silent Auction by using the following form:


Please do not send your items to Carol-Lyn. If you are coming in person, bring your items to Luxembourg. If you are not attending, delivery/mailing of auction items will be arranged between the buyer and the seller.


Questions? Contact Carol-Lyn McKelvey at silentauction@fawcofoundation.org.


Live Auction Donations?
Contact Lauren Mescon at vpfundraising@fawcofoundation.org

Deadline is February 18, 2022.
2022 Program Sponsors
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS...CHANGING LIVES FROM THEIR HEARTS
 
The Foundation recently highlighted the need to raise funds in order to provide more Development Grants and Education Awards with the hope that more awards can be disbursed to our very worthy applicants. We want to highlight our sponsors who have made these life changing grants and awards possible. The shared thoughts of our donors, certainly show us that the impact is significant in both directions- to the giver as well as the receiver. A heartfelt thank you to all of them from The Foundation. To read the motivation behind so much giving and how you can make a difference, click here.
 
Donna Erismann & The AWC Bern
AIWC Genoa & the Bacigalupo family
Renuka Matthews
Anne Riz
AWC Amsterdam, AIWC Cologne & Friends of the Environment
AWC The Hague
AAWE Paris
Sami Bitar
Shirley Kearney
FAUSA
Mary Stewart Burgher
and
Ann Birot Salisbury for her stock donation!
2022 Program Slates and Applications
Has your club been supporting a charity over the last year or years that needs ongoing support? Are you interested in applying for a DG for a specific organization or project? Visit the Foundation website Development Grant page to find the 2022 slate and applications and to learn about eligibility and nomination requirements for DGs.

Applications are now available.

Do you have a child who might be interested in applying for an EA, a child or grandchild who is Dual Cultural, or are YOU interested in furthering your studies? Visit the Foundation website Education Awards page find the 2022 slate and applications and to see how you or a family member might qualify for an EA.

Applications are now available.
With deadlines on January 27, 2022 it's best to get applications started before the holidays!
Foundation Fundraising
FAWCO Friendship Quilt 2022
Raffle Tickets are now available for the 2022 Friendship Quilt, "The Bluebird of Happiness." Take your chance...or many chances...to become the owner of this fabulous quilt designed and quilted by Roberta Z. and sewn by over 30 talented quilt square donors. Ticket purchase via JotForm.
 
The winning ticket will be drawn during the 2022 Interim Meeting in Luxembourg, March 4-6.

Giving Comes From the Heart
The FAWCO Foundation From the Heart
 
A chance to recognize a special person, moment, or event in your life such as:
♥ Graduation ♥ Special birthday
♥ Loss of a loved one
♥ Honoring a friend ♥ Giving thanks
♥ Whatever is near and dear to you
 
Donations will be used to help fund the 2022 Close to Home Development Grant.
 
IT'S EASY!
Just follow the instructions on the Jotform.

Questions? Contact Lauren M. vpfundraising@fawcofoundation.org
Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Photographs by My-Linh Kunst, AWC Berlin, Essay by Robin Meloy Goldsby, AIWC Cologne, and Mary Adams, AWC The Hague
 
Survivors of human trafficking – and the change-makers who walk alongside them – turn to hope for inspiration and courage.
 
In the shadowy world of modern-day slavery, hope comes in small, powerful packages – and often appears in unlikely locations. For the men and women battling the tragedy of human trafficking, hope can change lives. The change-makers in Portraits of Hope return dignity to survivors by inspiring hope in them. Portraits and essays include social workers, social enterprises, safe houses, hospitality sector employees, activists, and policymakers
 
To continue to give survivors hope, this e-book is available for download for a donation of $20.
 
Your donation will support the Breaking the Cycle FAWCO Foundation Human Rights Development Grant


What is a Perfect World?

This non-fiction book for juveniles uses text and paintings to show issues of environmental conservation and protection, clean air, clean water, freedom from hunger, safe sleeping, medical care, blended families, and the happiness of learning to help others.
 
The book is geared for the age group 3-8 years.
 
 
All proceeds from the book will be donated to the FAWCO Target Project, in perpetuity.
Your generous support will be appreciated.
Please share with friends and family!


Remember to log in to www. smile.amazon.com (using your normal amazon login information) when doing your holiday shopping. Make sure The FAWCO Foundation is your charity of choice. Thank you!