@LATEST NEWS (as of March 2, 2025)
AWC Berlin is a proud founding member of FAWCO (www.fawco.org), an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations with a total membership of around 12,000 in nearly 35 countries. FAWCO is active as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with special consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council. FAWCO is non-profit and non-political. As a member of AWC Berlin, you are also a member of FAWCO.
If you are interested in learning more about FAWCO or if have any questions, please contact your FAWCO Representative Annamaria Thal (annamariathal25@gmail.com) . www.fawco.org, is where you can register and subscribe to receive FAWCO Newsletters.
Let’s head into the New Year with the inspiring message of Kanika Holloway, FAWCO 2nd VP of Member Clubs: “Everything and anything is possible. Let’s be unstoppable together!”
AWC Berlin has achieved the Orchid Donor Status from the FAWCO Foundation for our fundraising efforts in support of the current FAWCO Target Project, Awesome Blossoms. We are humbled by and thankful for all your support.
The Association of International Women in Malta just joined the FAWCO Family! We extend our warmest welcome to our sisters in Malta! Cheers to new FAWCO connections!
As a member of AWC Berlin you are welcome and encouraged to join the following FAWCO events:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Team – DEIB – March 8 International Women’s Day 2025. This year’s theme is Accelerate Action. This is a day for reflection on progress made and changes still needed to achieve gender equality.
2025 FAWCO Biennial Conference ‘Fill Your Sails in Annapolis’ – March 26–March 30, please contact annapolis2025@fawco.org for additional information.
FAWCO Youth Cultural Volunteers Program 2025
Open to AWC Berlin teens – ages 14-19 – FAWCO Youth Cultural Volunteers Program 2025 will take place in Hamburg, Germany June 21–28, 2025.Application timeline is March 1–April 15, 2025. See above for details and send an email tofawcoyouth@fawco.orgto receive an application.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8 pm CET – April Happy Hour: Spring Clean Your Habits & Goals. RSVP: fawco-U40@fawco.org
SOME INTERESTING ARTICLES:
Eating a Plant-based Diet to Combat Climate Change
From Homework to Language Learning: A Guide for Useful AI Learning Tools
Recap of the webinar on cervical cancer and HPV,
IMPORTANT REMINDER – 2024 IRS Personal Income Tax
If you are a U.S. citizen and required to file and income tax return with the IRS, or if you are not sure if you are required to file, the Tax & Banking Committee has put together an informative article with all pertinent filing thresholds, deadlines and more on the FAWCO website.
INSPIRING WOMEN MAGAZINE
The latest issue of Inspiring Women magazine, Women Working With Words (Part 2), is out now! This follow up to our May 2024 issue highlights more poets, authors, editors, journalists and educators…plus we have an update on FAWCO’s Literacy is our Legacy celebration, including AWC Berlin members Syd Atlas (page 8), Dina Honour (page 79) and Maggie Repp (page 81).
Looking ahead, our 2024 Highlights issue will be released on March 27thduring the 2025 FAWCO Biennial Conference in Annapolis, Md. We’re also seeking nominations for our June issue, Women in the UN and Multilateral Diplomacy, by March 31st. FAWCO and FAUSA members have an inspiring history of this type of work – send your ideas to iw.editor@fawco.org.
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FAWCO was present with 20 live delegates at the 2024 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York! Read about their experiences in blog posts on the FAWCO website.
FOR OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE US CITIZENS:
It’s Time to Register to VOTE 2025!
Don’t forget to register to vote in the new year. We have to register every year to vote in the US. Click www.votefromabroad.org for more information.
ID.me
ID.me allows US citizens/lawful permanent residents to verify their identity and access various US government agency websites, including the IRS, Social Security, the Veterans Administration and many individual state agencies. Get your verified digital ID card here.
FATCA 101: What American Investors Need to Know
Do you invest from outside the USA and are curious about how the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) affects you and your taxes? Read this article for an insightful overview.