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 …
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Promoting Physical And Mental Well-Being for Senior Citizens in the Community
Supported by: We are excited to announce our Outreach Committee aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of senior citizens in the community will be organising a series of Zumba dance classes that will take place at the Artist Corner of the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington starting from 5th March 2023. Zumba is a popular dance fitness programme …
Post-Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Party for Seniors
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
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 …
Holly Jolly Shimmer & Shine Christmas Party 2022
How time flies and FWA-UK were at it again. The Association celebrated Christmas party on Saturday 17 December 2022 at Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, attended by some 100 guests of all ages. Madam Chair Dulia Prado gave a welcome speech highlighting the work of the Association to date specially mentioning the scholarship programme in place in the Philippines and …
Outreach Event: Afternoon Tea Party
By: Nieves Bates, Publicity Committee Lead Once again, The Outreach & Community Affairs Committee held another successful fun time afternoon at Bugis Brasserie of the Copthorne/Tara Hotel, Kensington, London on the 6th November 2022. Nothing could dampen the spirits of those who attended the tea party despite of a very wet and gloomy afternoon. The heavy rain did not deter …
Courtesy Call at the Philippine Embassy 2022
The new officers and trustees of the FWA-UK paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy in London on 7th October 2022 and were met with a warm welcome by the acting ambassador and Charge D’ Affaires Rhenita Rodriguez. FWA-UK Madam Chair Dulia Prado highlighted the mission and vision of the Association with education being the core objective. The FWA-UK …
Free IT Training Sessions in Newham
The FWA-UK will conduct multiple IT training sessions in Newham from October 2022 – July 2023 as part of their new Outreach project, “A Helping Hand to the Elderly and the Vulnerable in Newham, London”. The project is funded by the National Lottery and will be offered free of charge to all senior attendees in The Hopkins Room at the …
AGM 2022 Candidates
Please see the candidates below for the Executive Board members of the FWA-UK 2022 – 2023. Voting will take place during our next Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 18 September 2022. All candidates are listed in alphabetical order sorted by their last name. Erlinda Challis Elsie de Jesus Crystal Dias Celerina Grosser Celia Herrera Ira Lehmann Dulia Prado Linda ChallisFWA …
Day Trip to Portsmouth
by Linda Challis, Membership & Personal Development Chairman Blessed with glorious weather …. it’s Portsmouth here we come, the port city and naval base on England’s south coast known for its maritime heritage and historic dockyard. The group convened in front of Westminster Cathedral and, whilst waiting for the coach, some sneaked into a nearby McDonald’s for breakfast. The journey …