UNWG Projects
In spite of the numerous efforts of governments and multi-national
organizations to address the deplorable situation of needy children, the
problem still persists and, at times, support fails to reach those
intended. In countries where this problem is most acute, charitable groups
have taken the initiative to set up projects to alleviate the day-to-day
living conditions of children – i.e., providing a safe and warm place to
accommodate street children, orphans and disabled children; ensuring
substantial meals and decent living conditions, setting up a school that
teaches children rudimentary reading and writing; dispensing medical
assistance to sick children, etc.
Throughout the years, guild members, in the course of their travels, have
been made aware of these initiatives. These projects are often times
bypassed in favor of the more established institutions that have to undergo
a lot of “red tape” to receive funding. The Guild channels its support to
these projects that work “hands-on” towards the immediate needs of the
children. Money is given directly to these projects and the guild monitors
their progress.
Click on a country on the left panel to view the projects that receive
support from the United Nations Women's Guild.
UNWG Projects Review Committee
Chair: Hedy MATULAC
Members:
Manhattan Group: Isabel ALETA
Secretariat Group: Elsa WURFL, Mary MUDHO
Queens Group: Munawar HABAL
Westchester Group: Albertina PAGANINI