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Liza Stewart, RIP

FWA-UK is sad to announce the passing away of Liza Stewart on Good Friday, 30 March 2018. Liza was a friend to many members and a supporter of FWA-UK in particular  and the Filipino Community in London in general for many years.   May she rest in peace. From left to right: Liza Stewart with former FWA-UK Patron, the late Maria Paz …

Despedida for Consul Myla Macahilig

The FWA-UK ladies hosts a despedida dinner for Consul Myla Macahilig at the Yumenoki Japanese Restaurant in London on 3rd April 2018.  Goodbyes are the saddest part, but it also signals a new start. The gathering was very cosy, informal and topics of discussion varied from the continued collaboration between the FWA-UK and the Philippine Embassy, exact date of Consul Myla’s …

Welcome to the FWA-UK Charity!

The FWA-UK is a not for profit, charitable organisation that was formally founded and established by Mrs. Nene Quimson (wife of the late Ambassador Quimson to the UK) in 1988. The Association became a UK registered charity effective May 2012 with charity number, 1147454. Our main focus and vision is to provide support to vulnerable women, education to indigent children …

Support the Senior Citizens of the Community activity, 10 March 2018

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 table in the bar area of Skylon …

An Afternoon Tea

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 …

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 …

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