Thank you CFUW for your generous gift of $11,755 towards CARE Canada’s Vocational Training for Afghan Women Project. With your support, CARE is on track to train 2,000 Afghan women—affecting positive change to approximately 10,000 people in the community. Together, we are more powerful and truly making a difference!
Important Education Dates this Year
World Teachers Day: October 5, 2009 International Adult Learners Week: March 2010 Keep up to date on the latest UN information on education and literacy.
We have a lot of new content on the newly designed cfuw.org. Read a fall message from the President, get information on the new governance proposals and recommendations, and check out the CFUW's recent campaigns and new tool kits.
IFUW News The IFUW Triennial Conference will take place in Mexico City, August 4-10, 2010. The IFUW's email networks are an excellent way for members to learn about what is happening at the international level and in other countries. To join one or more of these networks, members should complete the on-line form available at http://www.ifuw.org/networks/subscribe.shtml.
From August 20-23, almost 200 CFUW members gathered in the historic Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg's downtown to participate in CFUW's 90th Annual General Meeting. Delegates were warmly welcomed by UWC Winnipeg, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. Activities included trips, panel discussions, interactive workshops and a gala dinner.
Among the resolutions debated, three were adopted: click here to read the brief to Clubs on CFUW's new policies, including sample letters to be sent to elected representatives.
Calling all Book Lovers
In partnership with CFUW, CARE Canada will launch a pilot version of its national book club in January 2010. We are pleased to be offering CFUW members across Canada exclusive access to this new and exciting initiative.
A book club with a twist, each feature book will be accompanied by the unique perspectives of CARE staff who work in the field. Explore the struggles and successes of women in the developing word and perhaps challenge the assumptions you may have about the global south. There will also be an opportunity for Clubs to post their comments online and interact with the virtual community. Usher in the New Year by taking part in the debate with thousands of readers across Canada!
Want to help shape the pilot? Help us choose our first feature book! We’ve narrowed down the list to three, help us make the final decision. The deadline for sign up and book selection is December 1, 2009. For information and to register please click here.
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The truth commission was established to provide survivors of Residential schools with an opportunity to share their individual experiences in a safe and culturally appropriate manner, as well as establish a historical account of the government-funded residential schools system.
It will hold seven national events to collect stories from former students that range from good memories to horrific accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
Watch for more information about how to participate in the commission events in your area.
Bill C-391 The bill to dismantle the gun registry has passed second reading. Click here to learn what you can do to save gun control in Canada!
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participate in CFUW's 90th Annual General Meeting. Delegates were warmly welcomed by UWC Winnipeg, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. Activities included trips, panel discussions, interactive workshops and a gala dinner.
