Filipino Women's Association UK
Registered Charity #1147454
By: Clarita Richardson, Education & Scholarship Grants Committee Warmest congratulations to our two FWA-UK scholars on their well-deserved achievements. I am so pleased to see you’re both accomplishing great things and I’m incredibly proud. Please keep up the good work!
When I was a student, being a teacher was not my dream, some of my friends knew my story about it. Teaching was not my passion and choice, but to cut the story short, this was a calling. God put me here to be His representative – to steward what He’d made on His behalf. This work is a call …
During the last two pandemic years, we have experienced almost no social contact, which made it impractical for the Association to interact and organise its major fundraising event of the year. This year, FWA-UK celebrated the 124th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day, the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the FWA-UK’s 34th year of its founding …
The best thing in life is free, join us for the IT training sessions! As part of the Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK)’s new Outreach project, “A Helping Hand to the Elderly and the Vulnerable in Newham, London“, funded by the National Lottery, we are planning to conduct multiple computer skills workshops for the digitally excluded elderly in Newham, London. Please complete the …
By Elvie Philipps, Member With four days of parties, displays and pageant, you might think that the ultimate day could not get any better. We were there and can say firmly that it was a day like no other in the past and what’s more will probably never be repeated. We made our way to St. James’s Park, having learnt …
By: Dulia Prado, Incumbent FWA-UK Chairman Dear Members Welcome to this year’s General Meeting. I am pleased to present to you the midterm report. Our financial statement for the year 2021 up to May 2022 will be presented by the Treasurer. I wish to highlight the following key issues: Membership Growth During the last two pandemic years, we have experienced …
By: Clarita Richardson, Education and Scholarship Grants Committee Chairman FWA-UK strongly believes in investing in young people’s education, and we have been seeing the results of our investment through our truly remarkable scholars. The pandemic has had a detrimental impact on education around the world, with disrupted schooling and home learning something many students are still having to contend with. …
By: Marina Castillo, Honorary Vice-Chairman I just love to be in my garden. It brings me joy at all different levels. Since my semi-retirement ten years ago, I enjoy going to my line dancing class and gardening is my passion. Personally, I enjoy the physical benefits, emotional highs, and stress relief gardening provides. When I’m in the garden, my mood …
By: Clarita Richardson / Imee Pinto, PND Co-Ordinators The organisation is delighted to announce the date of its annual charity fundraising gala to celebrate the 124th Philippine Independence Day! The Philippine National Day Charity Gala will be held on Saturday, 18 June 2022 at The Palace Suite, Royal Garden Hotel, 2 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 4PT, from 06:00 …
By: Crystal Dias, Vice-Chairman for Internal Affairs The 8th of March 2022 marked the day to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year, the FWA-UK‘s theme is “Leadership Through Adversity” and we explored how we can hone our skills to lead every day, lead and adapt through constant change and support and show up for …