What is FAWCO?

Founded in 1931, FAWCO is an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations, comprising 58 member clubs in 21 countries. FAWCO serves as a resource and a voice for its members, working to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of human rights, health, education, and the environment. It advocates for the rights of U.S. citizens overseas and contributes to the global community through its Teams and The FAWCO Foundation, which provides development grants and education awards. Since 1997, FAWCO has held special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.

What Does FAWCO Do?

As a United Nations accredited non-governmental organization (NGO) with special consultative status to the Economic and Social Council, FAWCO is active in global issues such as:

• Education and Literacy
• Environment
• Health
• Specific Concerns for U.S. Citizens
• Women’s and Children’s Rights

FAWCO Mission Statement

• FAWCO is an international federation of independent organizations with a mission to:
• Build strong support networks for its American and international membership
• Improve the lives of women and girls worldwide
• Advocate for the rights of U.S. citizens overseas
• Mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for education, the environment, health, and human rights

Moving Back to the US?

If you are returning to the US, visit the FAUSA website for resources and links pertinent to repatriation. For clubs in other countries, see FAWCO's listing of member clubs.

Register with FAWCO!

As a member of AWCA, you are automatically a member of FAWCO, but you will need to register with the organization to access their website, content, and events. You can do so by visiting the link below. If you have any questions contact your FAWCO Representative or visit the FAWCO website. 

Register as a FAWCO member!

The FAWCO Events Calendar

Make the most of your FAWCO membership by attending an in-person or virtual FAWCO event. You will need to register with FAWCO before you can view the calendar.

View the FAWCO Events Calendar

The FAWCO Foundation

The FAWCO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of FAWCO. Each spring, it awards Education Awards and Development Grants.

Education Awards: Each $5,000 award is open to AWC members and their children in areas like arts, sciences, humanities, and dual cultural studies. The application deadline is in January each year.

Development Grants: Each $5,500 grant is awarded in the areas of education, human rights, health, and the environment. The application deadline is in January each year.

To learn more about these awards and grants, visit the FAWCO Foundation.