A Helping Hand to the Elderly (65+) and the Vulnerable in Newham, London – An FWA-UK Project

– by Jeannette Thomson, Fundraising Committee Chairman GOOD NEWS!! On 12 January 2022, FWA-UK was recently awarded a grant from National Lottery Awards for All (A4A) for one of our projects called, ‘A Helping Hand to the Elderly (65+) and the Vulnerable in Newham, London.’  FWA-UK will run computer skills workshops for digitally excluded elderly, in Newham, London, who are …

FWA-UK Fundraising Committee (FC) Update

By Jeannette Thomson, Fundraising Committee Chair On 30th October 2021, I attended the 1st Executive Board (EB) meeting and presented how to increase the FWA-UK funds by taking advantage of its registered charity status.  It was emphasised that the Association has been in existence for over thirty (30) years, and it needs to keep evolving and be sustainable. The Committee …

Thank You Note from the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii

February 3, 2021 Dear Patricia, May I officially thank you for the gift of 700 Pounds for the indigenous people many of whom lost their homes. We appreciate the help of your organization. We are sending herewith some pictures. Let the pictures speak a thousand words. God BLESS YOU AND YOUR GROUP. Sincerely yours, SISTER EPPIE BRASIL, OP Founder of …

Thank You From The San Rafael Group in Bulacan

The San Rafael Group in Bulacan made a short video and a letter to the FWA-UK for its contribution to the Typhoon Appeal.  The money sent to the group went towards the purchase of rice and canned goods.   The distribution of the goods was intended to be done on site where the victims’ houses were destroyed and flooded but the day …

Thank You Note from the San Ildefonso Relief Project

The San Ildefonso Relief Project in Malolos, Bulacan sent their message of appreciation for the financial support raised by FWA-UK to their community who suffered so much from the pandemic and to the victims of the recent typhoon that hit their town. Thank you to all our donors for your support and your desire to help us succeed in this …

Philippines Typhoon Appeal

We at the FWA-UK would like to do our part in collaborating with government and non-governmental organizations in the Philippines by sending financial aid to help and support our countrymen who have been greatly affected by these calamities.

Cawayan Elementary School

FWA-UK has certainly made a positive impact in the lives of these young children. FWA-UK ensured that the past two projects were a success, and it is now continuing apace on the new project in support of the school library.

PND 2019

The Filipino Women’s Association-UK’s (FWA-UK) dinner and dance (8th of June 2019) came and went and the overall review – it was a rousing success! On behalf of the officers and members of the Association, our heartfelt thanks to everyone including H.E. Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo, our patron Mrs Maria Linda Lagdameo, all the Philippine Embassy officers, friends and family who …