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    FAWCO NEWS:

    January 5th 2026:

    Reminder: Apply for a FAWCO Foundation Education Award or Development Grant by January 27th!  


    • Are you thinking about acquiring a new skill or furthering your education through courses, workshops, or a certificate program?  

    • Is your child looking to attend a semester or year of American high school, or participate in an academic or summer program or sports camp in the US?

    • Do you want to help a charity that provides vocational training, teaches practical skills, or promotes initiatives to help at-risk/marginalized groups? 


    If so, consider applying to the FAWCO Foundation for funding before the submission deadline of January 27th.   


    22 different education awards/grants are available - most valued at $5,000 – open to all AWC members for your own educational goals, your family’s development, or a charitable initiative you care about. 


    Interested? Check out fawcofoundation.org for detailed information and specific requirements. Our FAWCO rep, Louise Fogharty, has also prepared some supporting documents to help you, so please reach out to her directly at FAWCO2.AWCBasel@gmail.com.


    Note: all applications have to be accompanied by a declaration from the club, so please allow time for that mandatory step before 27th. 


    Click here for Tips for Writing a Successful Application

    Click here for FAWCO 2026 Education Awards and Development Grants


    Questions? Contact Louise Fogarty at FAWCO2.AWCBasel@gmail.com


    ABOUT FAWCO:

    Founded in 1931, FAWCO is an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations comprising approx. 12,000 members across 64 clubs in 34 countries. It serves as a global resource and collective voice for its members, advocating for the interests of American citizens living abroad and contributing to global progress through supporting community initiatives and lifelong learning.

    FAWCO is a NGO (non-governmental organization) and has held special consultative status with the UN since 1997.



    MISSION STATEMENT:

    FAWCO strives to:

    • Build strong support networks for its American and international membership; 
    • Improve the lives of women and girls worldwide; 
    • Advocate for the rights of US citizens overseas; and 
    • Mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for education, the environment, health and human rights.

     

    How FAWCO can benefit you:

    As a member of AWC Basel, you are automatically part of the FAWCO global community. Here are just some examples of how FAWCO can support you personally, professionally and globally:

     

    • Access to global expertise and resources: authoritative information on issues affecting Americans abroad, including US Citizenship, Tax and Banking and US Voting issues.
    • Educational & community development opportunities: apply for Education Awards and Development Grants through the FAWCO Foundation to support academic, professional and community projects.
    • Participate in global conferences and workshops: participate in annual conferences, regional meetings and virtual programs that offer training, leadership development and cross‑cultural exchange.
    • Engage in international advocacy: participate in FAWCO’s work at the UN and contribute to initiatives focused on human rights, education, health and the environment.
    • Support for civic engagement: stay informed and engaged in US elections and legislative developments affecting Americans overseas through FAWCO’s US Issues Committees.

     

    Interested to learn more?

    Visit https://www.fawco.org/ or reach out to our FAWCO rep Louise Fogharty at FAWCO2.AWCBasel@gmail.com.

     



    CONTACT US

    Mailing Address: 

    American Women's Club of Basel

    P.O. Box 126

    4001 Basel


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