CFUW seeks to engage and educate members regarding topical social issues and to influence policy makers. We work to ensure that women and girls have equal opportunities and equal access to quality education within a peaceful and secure environment where their human rights are respected.
We focus our actions in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal #4 which is to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” CFUW National, 2024
CFUW Markham/Unionville is involved in many different initiatives in support of education. We provide support for lifelong learning for our members through our featured speakers, our interest groups and committees, newsletter, and website.
Domestically, we donate funds to National CFUW’s Charitable Trust. The CFUW Charitable Trust provides funds for women graduates via the CFUW Fellowships & Awards Program. Award winners have produced work in a variety of academic areas, including international humanitarian efforts, feminist and gender analysis, advanced science, medicine, social justice and human rights for women and girls.
Our international outreach donation is donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for its support of the Young, Happy, Healthy and Safe project (YHHS) in Zambia. This program seeks to empower girls and women with education, health rights (like sexual/reproductive health), and skills to combat HIV/AIDS, poverty, and gender-based violence, ensuring girls can stay in school and thrive.
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