Year: 2023

Meeting with the London Metropolitan Police Officers on Domestic Violence Laws

THE FILIPINO WOMEN ASSOCIATION-UK MEETS FILIPINO LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE OFFICERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH, PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WEDNESDAY 29 TH MARCH 2023. The FILIPINO WOMEN ASSOCIATION-UK was invited by the Philippine Embassy to attend an activity in celebration of National Women’s Month on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, at Sentro Rizal London. London Metropolitan Police officers …

Chairman Visits High School Scholars

It was an exciting day for the ten High School scholars in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, Philippines as the Chairman of our association, Dulia Prado, paid them a special visit. Despite the long journey of over 3 hours from Manila to Aliaga, Dulia Prado was determined to personally meet with our scholars and express her appreciation for their hard work and …

Thank You The National Lottery Community Fund

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As we age, it’s important that we stay active, both physically and mentally. Sadly, many seniors can face isolation and loneliness, which can lead to poor physical and mental health. That’s why we at the Filipino Women’s Association UK are so grateful for the support of the National Lottery, which has allowed us to offer activity days and IT training …

Free IT Training for Seniors at the Stratford Library

Supported by: The Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK) continues to offer free IT training to seniors every Saturday at the Stratford Library as part of their outreach project, “A Helping Hand to the Elderly and the Vulnerable in Newham, London” funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The goal of this programme is to help seniors become more comfortable and proficient …

Constructing a New Narrative: Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Filipino Women’s Association UK

On the evening of 7th March 2023, the Khalili Lecture Theatre in SOAS University, London was the venue for the International Women’s Day celebration hosted by the Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK). The event was held in partnership with the Philippine Studies at SOAS and the Kanlungan Filipino Consortium, and the theme of the evening was “Constructing the Filipino Woman …

Chairman Joins IWD 2023 Celebration At City Hall

On Monday 6th March 2023, the International Women’s Day – Women’s Policy Summit was held at City Hall in London. The event was hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice, Dr. Debbie Weekes-Bernard. The agenda focused on the achievements of women in the city and discussed the challenges that still …

Scholar Spotlight: Grace De Jesus

Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives, and we at the FWA-UK are committed to providing educational opportunities to deserving students. Our scholarship program is a testament to our dedication towards supporting students who dream of achieving academic excellence. Today, we are thrilled to share a heartwarming video from one of our esteemed scholars, Grace De Jesus, who …

Post-Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Party for Seniors

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The Filipino Women’s Association – UK hosted a post-Valentine’s afternoon tea party for seniors in the community on 19th February 2023. The event was made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery, and it was a great success. The party was held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, Kensington, and it was attended by dozens of seniors who …

Constructing the Filipino Woman in Britain: Towards Agency and Empowerment – Celebrating International Women’s Day with FWA-UK

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In partnership with: The FWA-UK (Filipino Women’s Association UK) is hosting an event on 7th March 2023 to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Khalili Lecture Theatre in SOAS University, London. The theme of the evening will be “Constructing the Filipino Woman in Britain: Towards Agency and Empowerment” and will be held in partnership with the Philippine Studies as SOAS …