On Thursday, April 29, you may see groups of ladies walking around public ovals and parks (at various speeds).
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
These ladies are likely to be members and friends of various branches of the CWA in the Southern Highlands.
A "Women Walk the World" event is held across the world on April 29 each year, to fundraise for the projects of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) international organisation.
The ACWW has a membership of rural organisations for women across 84 countries.
CWA is just one of these organisations within Australia.
ACWW was formed in 1929 arising from the first International Conference of Rural Women's Organisations, to which Australia had sent representatives.
READ ALSO: Ernie celebrates his 105th year
ACWW funds small-scale projects and initiatives at the request of rural women, its objectives being to empower rural women and improve their living conditions.
Some examples of their projects include:
- Strengthening English language teaching skills of pre-school teachers in India
- Nutritional health security through home gardens for Dalit women in Sri Lanka
- Agricultural training and production inputs for improved food security in Bangladesh
- Small business management and basic financial literacy workshops for women in Mongolia
Rural women are the backbone of families and communities, but are often a silent support, coping with conflict, weather conditions, traditional roles, customs and expectations.
ACWW advocates for their needs through its involvement with the United Nations.
For more information on the type of projects covered, please phone 0438 834 499
Exeter branch invites women from the community to participate in this walk around Exeter Oval on Thursday.
Register by phone (0438 834 499) by today (Tuesday, April 27). The cost is $5 and each lap of the oval is 500m.
Start thinking of possible sponsors for your walk, and enjoy a happy and worthwhile day!
We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.
