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ABOUT FAWCO

Founded in 1931, FAWCO is an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations comprising 58 member Clubs in 29 countries worldwide. FAWCO serves as a resource and a voice for its members; seeks to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of human rights, health, education and the environment; advocates for the rights of US citizens overseas; contributes to the global community through its Teams and The FAWCO Foundation, which provides Development Grants and Education Awards. The organization is a global women’s NGO (non-governmental organization), and since 1997, FAWCO has held special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. 

As a member of the AWC Basel, you are also a member of FAWCO. 

MISSION STATEMENT

FAWCO is an international federation of independent organizations whose mission is 

  • to build strong support networks for its American and international membership; 
  • to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide; 
  • to advocate for the rights of US citizens overseas; and 
  • to mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for education, the environment, health and human rights.

US ISSUES

If you are an American living overseas you may have many questions about your rights and responsibilities. FAWCO’s US Issues Committees serve as a valuable resource to assist you with US Citizenship, Tax and Banking, and US Voting issues and to work for more effective representation in Washington.

In fact, did you know that FAWCO was instrumental in the creation of the Americans Abroad Caucus? Learn more about this group of Congresspersons with a special interest in the concerns of US citizens living overseas, and find out a lot more in US Issues.

Have you ever heard of Overseas Americans Week? Discover what happens every year in Washington on your behalf.


To learn more about FAWCO visit their website at https://www.fawco.org/ 


CONTACT US

Mailing Address: 

American Women's Club of Basel

P.O. Box 126

4001 Basel


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