REACHING OUT TO CONNECT

OUR INTEREST BEGINS Canadian Journalist Dr. Sima Samar

OUR MENTOR photo by Robin Spencer Dr. Samar with the Ambassador of Afghanistan to Canada, His Excellency Sham Bathija at our Garden Party in June 2014

A STUDY GROUP FORMS

HOW HAS UWHAW REACHED OUT TO CONNECT?

#1. WE CONTINUE TO LEARN Share reading and website lists Link to IT networks with international news sources & archive material Attend lectures and symposia, & ask questions Engage knowledgeable speakers, and connect with NGOs, the Afghan Embassy & Canadian government officials

#2.WE SUPPORT OTHER NGOS WHO SHARE OUR VISION International Women’s Day Event CARE Canada Distance Learning from Canada Canadian National Learning Institute On hands help to educate Afghan girls Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Attend sessions & share work Rebuild Afghanistan Summit

#3.WE DEVELOP AFGHAN CONTACTS IN CANADA & ABROAD

#4. WE FUNDRAISE GAWHARSHAD INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, KABUL

MUSICAL LUNCH & SILENT AUCTION

Summer Evening Garden Reception

#5. WE RAISE AWARENESS At our local club In our community Across our country At CFUW AGMs across Canada At IFUW in Istanbul

#6. WE ADVOCATE  Remind our government of its specific commitments to women of Afghanistan  Write letters-to-the-editor in local and national papers  Write to elected officials  Participate at the UN through CFUW consultative status

HOW TO REACH OUT TO CONNECT Start a Study Group Continue to learn about your topic Support work of others who share your vision Develop contacts Create fun activities that relate, & fundraise if applicable Raise awareness to interest others Advocate