Courtesy Call With at the Philippine Embassy 2023

The FWA-UK (Filipino Women’s Association in the United Kingdom) continues to strengthen its ties with the Philippine Embassy in London as the Executive Board and Advisers had a courtesy call with His Excellency Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday, 3rd July 2023. Led by Chairman Dulia Prado, the FWA-UK members had an engaging discussion with the newly appointed Ambassador, sharing …

FWA-UK’s 35th Annual Philippine National Day Fundraising Gala: A Night of Celebration, Impact, and Empowerment

The Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK) celebrated a milestone as they hosted their 35th annual Philippine National Day Fundraising Gala on 17th June 2023 at the elegant Palace Suite, Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London. The event, themed “Enhancing Lives Throughout the Journey of Life: Celebrating 35 Years of Positive Impact“, brought together members of the community, sponsors, and guests …

General Meeting 2023 – Chairman’s Report

02 June 2023 GENERAL MEETING – CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Dear Members and Friends of FWA-UK, I am pleased to present to you the chairman’s report for the upcoming General Meeting of the FWA-UK, which will be held on 4th June 2023 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, Kensington. The past year has been a challenging but rewarding one for our …

FWA-UK Founding Day Celebration

The Filipino Women’s Association UK is gearing up to celebrate its upcoming founding day on 29th April in Kensington London. The event promises to be a simple yet meaningful celebration, centered around a thanksgiving mass to express gratitude for the association’s achievements over the years. The celebration will be attended by members of the FWA-UK community, who will come together …

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

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 …