Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)

27/05/2026

At every World Conference, we share a commitment to give back to local charities.

This year, our charity drive benefitted the Ottawa Food Bank and a local women's shelter.

A special thank you to everyone who volunteered and to those who generously donated, the results have been incredible! 💛

19/05/2026

Prince Edward Island's Minister of Agriculture recognising Marie Kenny as the new ACWW World President!

04/05/2026

More Women Walk the World activities happening in ACWW member societies!

Every year, events and activities are held to spread joy while raising donations for ACWW's work, supporting grassroots development projects, advocacy, education, and awareness-raising efforts. Empowering rural women one step at a time!

03/05/2026

It was such an honour to have Mayor Mark Sutcliffe speak at our conference this week, highlighting the vital role that rural communities play, not just locally but internationally. We especially appreciated his remarks on women’s leadership and sustainability, in particular the commitment to planting more trees and building a greener future for the city of Ottawa.

As the 31st Triennial World Conference comes to a close, it is inspiring to reflect on the connections made and ideas shared over these past days. Thank you to all the delegates and guests who brought their passion and perspectives to Ottawa!

02/05/2026

From local communities to the international stage! The Triennial World Conference highlights the strength of women working together across borders.

So happy to have member representation from many parts of the world in attendance! 🌍💚

Á þriggja ára fresti heldur ACWW heimsþing sem sameinar konur og aðildarfélög víðs vegar að úr heiminum. Nú stendur yfir Heimsþing í Ottawa í Kanada. Dagmar Elín Sigurðardóttir, forseti KÍ er á þinginu ásamt hópi kvenna frá Kvenfélagi Grímsneshrepps.
Þingið er vettvangur til að fagna árangri, berjast fyrir hagsmunum kvenna og efla getu samtakanna til góðra verka. Fjallað er um ályktanir og tillögur og kosið í stjórn ACWW (Board of Trustees). Nýr heimsforseti og evrópuforseti verður kosin að þessu sinni í Ottawa. Á heimsþingum eru óteljandi tækifæri til að kynnast nýju fólki og mynda alþjóðleg vináttubönd. Í gær fór fram setningarathöfn þingsins.
Við sem heima sitjum sendum góðar kveðjur til Ottawa. 🥰

Frá vinstri á meðfylgjandi mynd eru: Dagmar Elín Sigurðardóttir, forseti Kvenfélagasamband Íslands, María Huld Hilmarsdóttir, Fönn Eyþórsdóttir, Þórunn Drífa Oddsdóttir, Margét Gunnarsdóttir, Díana Símonardóttir, Ilse Häsler, Sandra Gunnarsdottir formaður Kvenfélags Grímsneshrepps og Erla María Kristinsdóttir, allar félagskonur í Kvenfélagi Grímsneshrepps.




Kvenfélag Grímsneshrepps

01/05/2026

Having Beatrice Banda represent both Emac and Tanzania at the Triennial World Conference is inspiring and a reminder of how powerful it is when women come together to share, learn, and stand for each other.

The conversations around GBV and FGM are not just global issues— they are real challenges affecting our communities every day. Moments like this show that we are not alone, we are part of a global movement of women supporting women. 🌍✨

30/04/2026

Such a fun way to mark WWTW 2026! With connection, smiles, and a shared purpose to truly capture the spirit of this global event.

All donations to ACWW help strengthen the Rural Women in Action Fund. To learn more and donate, visit: https://acww.org.uk/donate

29/04/2026

Wow! What a way to celebrate WWTW!

Be part of a global movement by hosting a walk in your local area. A stroll through your neighbourhood park or nature trail, or if you are feeling extra adventurous like Denise… a mountain hike! 🗻💪🏻

A magnificent day for Denise at Cradle Mountain to celebrate Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) Women Walk the World 2026. Empowering rural women one step at a time.

29/04/2026

Shout out to members in Northern Ireland walking the world! 👏🏻🤩

We look forward to seeing more to come!

~𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝~🌎🚶‍♀️🌳
𝑊𝐼 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝐶𝑊𝑊'𝑠 '𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑘 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑' 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑔𝑛 2026

Today, 29th April, is ACWW Day, and on this day (and the dates around it) 'Women Walk The World' events take place in countries across the globe as women get together to raise money for the Rural Women In Action Fund, which finances ACWW's great work worldwide, helping rural women and their families with empowerment projects, development, advocacy and education.

Traditionally lots of our WI NI Areas and Institutes support this cause, with sponsored strolls planned throughout the province (and even some tea parties for the non-walkers!), all raising funds for ACWW. 💚

📸✨ 😎🙌The 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 group are pictured here, ready to pound the picturesque paths and pavements around Templepatrick for their ACWW Walk 2026! A reward of coffee and scones (and some rest) followed afterwards at Coleman’s Garden Centre. ☕️🧁

Many more WIs will follow in their footsteps in various locations across the province on dates close to 29th, throughout the remainder of spring and stepping into summer – a selection of whom will feature in the next issue of the 𝘜𝘭𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 magazine - the Summer '26 edition... 👀
*Email your group 'Walk' photos to: 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿@𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗶.𝗼𝗿𝗴,𝘂𝗸

Well done to the Muckamore WI ladies - and all who will be stepping out soon to support this very worthy cause. 💪

𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 - 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦! 👟

🔗To find out more about ACWW visit:
www.acww.org.uk
Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)