Connect with your FWN sisters at Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection, a showcase of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's extensive collection of decorative diplomatic pins.
Enjoy full-access to all exhibitions at San Francisco's beautiful Legion of Honor and bond over lunch at the Legion of Honor Café. Limited tickets. RSVP now: http://www.ffwn.org/event-2409139
March in Solidarity of Women's Rights Worldwide (Jan. 21)
Join the Women's March on Saturday, January 21st in San Francisco in solidarity with people of every gender, race, religion and sexual orientation for the protection of women's rights, safety, health and families. Rally starts at 4 pm at Civic Center. March starts at 6 pm down Market St. to Justin Herman Plaza. Come to the march with a “I March For ____” sign to demonstrate your cause.
Find out more about Women's March and other ways to help the cause after the jump.
2017, Here We Come! Mark Your Calendar to attend FWN 2017 Events
Wanna be connected? Make a resolution to connect with Filipina women and your FWN sisters in the New Year! RSVP now for exciting upcoming FWN events: DISRUPTing San Jose-Silicon Valley (Jan. 7 in San Jose). Register now: http://ffwn.org/event-2374277, FWN outing to San Francisco's Legion of Honor to visit Madeleine Albright's Pin Collection (Jan. 28 in San Francisco). Register now: http://www.ffwn.org/event-2409139, and the highly-anticipated Filipina Summit Kick-Off and DISRUPT 2.0 Book Reading in Toronto, Canada (Mar. 24 in Toronto). Register now: http://www.ffwn.org/event-2409139
Check back on the FWN event calendar for more updates.
MILAN, ITALY: Dec 3-18, 2016: Pane e Musiche Festival Highlights International Music and Ethnic Cuisine
Enjoy live music and ethnic food from Ecuador, Philippines, Peru and more at Pan e Musiche Festival (translation: Bread and Music) from December 3 to December 18. To view the event calendar, or for more information, visit http://www.paneemusiche.com/
SAVE THE DATE: DISRUPTing San Jose-Silicon Valley (Jan. 7)
Meet Bay Area #FilipinaDISRUPTERS at DISRUPTing San Jose-Silicon Valley on January 7. Event program includes keynote by Dr. Maria Beebe, Editor, Filipina Women Leadership Book Series, plus readings and author signing of DISRUPT 2.0: Filipina Women: Daring to Lead at San Jose's Berryessa Community Center.
COUNTDOWN to November 29: #GivingTuesday: Give Back. Give Well. Give Filipina.
At FWN, we thrive because of our organizational purpose and meaning. We exist to amplify Filipina women's voices worldwide. Every program at FWN has purpose and meaning. Your support benefits the Filipina women of the diaspora.
Learn more about FWN programs and support FWN for #GivingTuesday, the Global Day of Giving (Nov. 29): www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/givingtuesday
December 7 in San Francisco: 75th Anniversary of Bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Philippines
Bataan Legacy Historical Society has organized the Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Philippines at the War Memorial Veterans Building in San Francisco with Keynote Speaker Phil Gioia, Vietnam War Veteran and Director of the WWII Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C.
November 19 in San Francisco: Flamenco Intersects with Filipino In Nomine Matris
In the heart of Metro Manila, Mara (Liza Diño), a young dance protégé seeks to land the principal part of a dance company about to embark on a tour. On her quest to land the coveted break, a series of events turned her sense of meaning upside down, and is faced with a life changing decision.
Support the Fourth Filipino American International Book Festival (PAWA) at the screening of In Nomine Matris in San Francisco.