The Filipino Women’s Association-UK (FWA-UK) organised a mini gathering of friends coming from the young and not so young generation to assist the Support the Senior Citizens of the Community project. This afternoon tea was held at the Royal Festival Hall on a cloudy, windy Saturday the 10th of March 2018 . The friends of the FWA-UK occupied a corner …
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 9th June 2018
Rest in Peace our dearest friend, Esther!
Our deepest condolences to the passing of our very dear friend, Esther Murray! Esther was one of the loveliest, kindest, generous, thoughtful members of the FWA-UK. Esther was the staunchest supporter of the FWA-UK projects and initiated the fundraising emergency relief during the Haiyan tsunami. We will miss her charitable and optimistic outlook on life. Our hearts go out to …
FWA 30th year, 9th June 18 – Save the Date!
Dear valued friends, Hope you’re all having a good start to the New Year! 🙂 Our annual celebration of Philippine National Day (PND) coincides with the celebration of the founding of FWA-UK. And this time, it is our 30th Year! To Reserve your Ticket(s), simply get in touch with any of our Board Member’s or PND Working Group Team: Clarita …
Executive Board 2017 – 2018
THANK YOU!
A big thank you to the FWA-UK members for attending the Association’s annual general meeting and election on 24th September 2017! A VERY BIG THANK YOU to the following members who brought delectable foods on the day!! Zanie Del Mundo Nene Martin Pat Shah Dottie Mendoza
FWA-UK Thank You Letter to St Peter’s School, Gloucester
Mr Hudson has received the following letter thanking the school for the work carried out and the funds raised by the Philippines 24 hour challenge group: Dear Mr Hudson, It is my pleasure to say thank you on behalf of the Board of Executives and Trustees of The Filipino Women Association –UK (FWA-UK). The charitable work of St. Peter’s RC High …
FWA-UK Then & Now
The Filipino Women’s Association – UK or FWA-UK as we fondly call it, was formed 29 years ago last April. It was originally set up to project a balanced view of Filipino women with an emphasis on their importance and contribution to society. In those days, the little that was known about Filipinos in the United Kingdom (UK) was from …
A Sincere Message from an FWA-UK Scholar, Mary Jane P. Siat
My heartfelt thanks to you and to the FWA-UK for supporting me during my High School years so that I was able to get a college scholarship from the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VIII (CHEDRO VIII). Thank you for helping me to achieve my dream to be an educator. You have greatly inspired me to achieve what I …
FWA-UK collaboration with St Peter Gloucestershire (24-Hour Fundraising Challenge)
St. Peter’s High School in Gloucester is representative of the city of Gloucester in that it has a significant Filipino population. Over the past two years, students in Year 11 have raised over £5000 for people in the Philippines still rebuilding their lives after Typhoon Haiyan in Nov. 2013. With the assistance of its associated charity, the FWA-UK (registered charity …