Women

The Nobel Peace Prize 2003 The Nobel Peace Prize 2003- Awarded to Shirin Ebadi, for her efforts for democracy and human rights. She has focused especially on the struggle for the rights of women and childre… Al Muslima and Motherhood Al Muslima and Motherhood- Offers an independent midwifery and natural child-birth service; includes stories of births, information on Islam and Motherhood, and plans for the deve… Islam and Women's History Islam and Women's History- About.com's collection of net links on women in Islam from a wide variety of sources and perspectives including both Muslim and non-Muslim. Prophethood of Women Prophethood of Women- Translation of an 11th century debate regarding the possibility of women as Prophets. Hope in a House Divided Hope in a House Divided- Support for wives: living by God’s principles in homes divided by emotional, spiritual or physical separation, unbelieving husbands, separation, or divorc… Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada- Promoting the spread of Christ's kingdom by united prayer, united action, and a stronger voice in national questions. Pastor's Wives Support Pastor's Wives Support- Support and encourage pastor's wives. Women Today Women Today- Provides Christian information for women. Christian + Feminist Christian + Feminist- Self-respecting woman can be a Christian and no fool. Some original essays, plus, of course, links. A Virtuous Woman A Virtuous Woman- A lifestyle guide for women and their families. Includes a free newsletter and tips, advice and discussion groups on parenting and homemaking. North Carolina North Carolina- Includes eligibility, benefits, directory of county service agencies, allowed foods and maximum prices, and program history. National WIC Association National WIC Association- Partners with numerous public and private organizations and corporations to ensure the continuing success of the WIC Program. Includes information about … Texas Texas- News bulletins, eligibility, application forms, financial budgets, description of services, and policy manual. Women, Infants and Children Women, Infants and Children- A Food and Nutrition Service program to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk by … Three Guineas Fund Three Guineas Fund- Creates social change by investing in economic opportunity for women and girls, through institutional change and connections between the for-profit and non-pro… The Sister Fund The Sister Fund- US-based private foundation supporting women of faith and their organizations. Lists current grantees and provides application guidelines. Global Fund for Women Global Fund for Women- International group focusing on human rights. Committed to giving flexible, timely support to women's groups working on emerging, controversial or difficult… Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice- US-based funder of social change and community-building work around the world, as well as individual artists and writers. Describes grantin… Mama Cash Mama Cash- Netherlands-based funders of new projects and organizations. Describes grant interest areas and application requirements. American Women's Club in Sweden American Women's Club in Sweden- FAWCO. Information on life in Sweden, club membership and activity groups. US Women's Club of Fyn [Denmark] US Women's Club of Fyn [Denmark]- FAWCO. Information on meetings, holiday activities, and monthly newsletter. North American Connection North American Connection- FAWCO. Serves the West and East Midlands (UK). Information on membership, activities, and support resources. American Women of Surrey American Women of Surrey- FAWCO. Club history, activities, neighborhood groups and membership information. American Women's Group in Paris American Women's Group in Paris- FAWCO. Board and officers, activities and interest groups, and Paris newcomer links. American Women's Club of Zurich American Women's Club of Zurich- FAWCO. Program for being introduced to living in Zurich, membership information, and links to family resources. American Women's Club of the Hague American Women's Club of the Hague- FAWCO. Club activities, calendar of events, and resources for relocating to Holland. American Women's Club of the Taunus American Women's Club of the Taunus- A non-profit and volunteer based member organization for American women living in Germany. Offers a mission statement, services available, act… American Women's Club of Oslo American Women's Club of Oslo- Provides an opportunity for expatriates to become better acquainted with other Americans in Oslo. Includes a history of the club, message from the P… American Women's Club of London American Women's Club of London- FAWCO. Provides social, cultural, educational and philanthropic activities for US citizens and persons with close ties to the United States who ar… American Women's Club of Düsseldorf American Women's Club of Düsseldorf- FAWCO. Members from the US, Germany, and many other countries. Includes membership information, newsletter, and links to area resources.