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The United Nations Women’s Guild is a voluntary organization of women connected to the United Nations that works for the benefit of needy children around the world. The Guild, a non-profit, charitable organization has been sustaining small programs and raising funds for children in need mainly in developing countries for over 63 years. Your purchase of this Calendar Towel, which is sold along with other items at the UNWG Gift Shop located in the visitors' section at United Nations Headquarters in New York, as well as through mail orders, enables UNWG to continue this important work.
The 2012 Calendar was designed by Jill Willinger who has been a graphic designer for 20 years. She has also taught art and received a degree in Studio Art from New York University. As the North American Artist for Goebel, NA, she hand-calligraphed Hummel figures.
Photographs of 2012 Calendar launch at UN Headquarters
5 November 2009: UN Women’s Guild ‘Brides of all Nations’ Gala to Benefit Children in Need
The United Nations Women’s Guild, a non-profit (501 C3) tax exempt fundraising body of volunteers, held a 60th Anniversary charity gala this November to support a number of children’s charities in developing and developed countries.
Founded in 1948 by wives of UN staff members intent on helping children affected by the aftermath of WWII, the Guild is in fact a separate entity from the UN and entirely funded by the Guild's members and donors. From its humble beginnings, the Guild has grown to support upwards of 130 charities worldwide and boasts 43 international sister organizations.
The theme of the anniversary gala was “Brides of All Nations,” and featured a fashion show of traditional bridal wear from many UN member countries, many modeled by the spouses and daughters of ambassadors. The venue was the lush NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx on November 5, 2009. The evening began with a cocktail hour at 6:00p.m. followed by a formal, sit-down dinner catered by renowned Abigail Kirsch which included the presentation of the national bridal dresses followed by ballroom dancing with a live band.
Designers of bridal wear and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, cosmetic and perfume makers were invited to attend.
A commemorative journal will be published and will be circulated to international chapters of the UNWG. This is a great opportunity for vendors to advertise in this brochure, and in doing so help support the work of the UN Women’s Guild.
If you are interested to advertise in our Souvenir Journal,
please email: unwg@un.org or call 212 963-4149
2010 Calendar Towel
The Calendar Towel for 2010 was designed by Ms. Rachel Bowers.
She is a freelance artist who works
as a designer and computer animator
and modeler.
She currently lives across the East River from the United Nations Headquarters in Brooklyn, and when she is not creating art, she is walking dogs, rehabilitating New York wildlife traveling on Rotary international projects or sailing on the Hudson River.
She is incredibly honored to be recognized by the United Nations Women’s Guild and salutes their 60 years of good work, in the United States and internationally. It is her fondest hope that the proceeds of the 2010 Women’s Guild towel will help these wonderful ladies make an even greater impact on the lives of children.
The United Nations Women’s Guild is a voluntary organization of women connected with the United Nations and works for the benefit of needy children around the world.
The Guild, a non-profit, charitable organization, has been raising funds for children in need, mainly in developing countries, and sustaining small programs for almost sixty years.
Your purchase of this Calendar Towel, which is sold with other items at the UNWG shop located in the visitor’s section of the United Nations in New York as well as through mail order, enables UNWG to continue this important work.
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