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Latest Update of the AWCF-FK Partnership PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 03 November 2008 05:51

AWCF joined Fredskorpset, Norway (FK) and its project partners in the “10th Fredskorpset Preparatory Course in Asia” held 1-20 October 2008 at the AIT Extension, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. Represented by its seven FK exchange participants (refer to related article), AWCF took part in numerous activities designed to prepare these young professionals as volunteers in their host countries. Organized by AIT Extension, Asian Institute of Technology in cooperation with FK, the course was aimed to introduce participants to FK and its vision, to prepare participants for living and volunteering in another Asian country outside of their home country, to provide participants with information regarding development issues affecting the Asian region, and to enable the participants to learn through collaboration and peer discussion.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 November 2008 01:56 )
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AWCF network participates in three FK-led activities this September and October 2008 PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 12 September 2008 06:51

trip_osloAfter sealing the partnership agreement between AWCF and Fredskorpset (FK) in July 2008, AWCF and its network partners will participate in three major-FK activities to be between September and October of this year. Three activities were held in Oslo, Norway from 4 to 8 September 2008. The first two activities, "The IV International Advisory Council Meeting (IACM)" and the "FK North-South Forum" were conducted simultaneously with one another.

Last Updated ( Monday, 03 November 2008 05:53 )
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Insights and Recommendations on the Study Visit to Thailand PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 12 September 2008 06:46

study_visitSix Philippine co-operatives who are affiliates of the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) participated in the first study visit organized by AWCF on 12-17 August 2008.

Twenty-five participants, 17 women and 8 men, took time out in their co-op work to: observe first hand how micro enterprises are supported by credit unions/co-operatives through micro-finance and loan services; share best practices on micro-enterprise programs as tools for women empowerment and family development; and appreciate the Thai culture and tradition.
Last Updated ( Monday, 03 November 2008 05:51 )
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