“The Inspiring story of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, and a boost to our Scholarship Fund: it doesn’t get any better than that!

An excerpt from the Winter Edition of the CFUW Hamilton “Happenings” Report by T MacDonald and J Armstrong

“Our virtual event, which ran from October 28 to November 3, 2021, was very successful. We sold 122 tickets and raised over $3900 for our Scholarship Fund. We received many positive comments from participants who were moved by the film and the amazing life of Dr. Anne. The Q&A was also well received. Co-chairs, Theresa MacDonald and Jan Armstrong led a lively and enlightening conversation with Dr Anne, her daughter Mary Dagg, their friend Lesley Zimic and the film’s director Alison Reid. The session concluded with the announcement that CFUW-Hamilton has proudly nominated Dr Anne Innis Dagg for Honorary Membership in CFUW National.

Sincere thanks to all our club members, their families, friends and associates for supporting our 2021 fundraiser.

Graduate Women International Projects and Programs

An excerpt from the Winter Edition of the CFUW Hamilton Happenings – Report by D. Welland

Recently GWI (our international affiliate) published its 2020 Annual Report. Due to the COVID Pandemic the report was delayed and slightly more brief than usual. However in spite of the disruption caused by the virus, much was accomplished.

Part of our annual dues are paid to GWI and help to fund the following projects and programs:

1. The head office of GWI is located in Geneva and as a result they received three-year funding to continue the Teachers for Rural Futures program. This program offers monetary support and advice to young African women who wish to pursue a career in teaching. In turn these young women mentor other women and encourage them to pur- sue their dreams.
2. The 2020 Bina Roy Partners in Development project aided over 1200 women and girls in six countries around the world to promote leadership and lifelong learning.
3. The GWI Girls Education for Brighter Futures fundraising program was opened and will be developing and managing advocacy projects on the rights of women and girls.
4. The first five participants in Teachers for Rural Futures graduated. Four new young women will soon be joining the program.
5. The Hegg Hoffet Fund for Displaced Women is currently reviewing twenty-six applications from Sudan, Afghanistan, and Eritrea to select the next participants.