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May 2026: Absentee voting in US elections. FAWCO’s US Voting Committee outlines several ongoing threats to the absentee voting rights of Americans living overseas. The Committee expects these challenges to persist through the 2026 midterms and up to the seating of the next Congress in January 2027. Learn more - including actions you can take – in this article: Absentee voting. USEFUL INFORMATION: Tax Filing Key Dates: Take note of the filing and reporting deadlines for the 2025 tax year:
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ABOUT FAWCO: What is FAWCO? Founded in 1931, FAWCO is a global network of 64 women’s clubs in 34 countries, connecting thousands of members around the world. It is international in scope but remains a strong advocate for the rights and interests of US citizens abroad. Its work is aligned under four pillars: club support; philanthropy; global issues and US issues. |
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How can you benefit from FAWCO?
As a member of AWC Basel, you are automatically a member of FAWCO! Your membership unlocks:
o Global network – make friends worldwide
o Education Awards for you, your children & grandchildren
o Development Awards for charities you care about
o Be part of something bigger - make a difference on a global basis
FAWCO offers something for everyone, depending on your interests! While Awards are available annually in January, many other ways to experience FAWCO exist year‑round. Here are a few examples:
- Global Issues - Are you interested in improving the lives of women & children worldwide through education, environmental action, health initiatives, or human rights advocacy? If so, FAWCO offers a place to get involved.
o Join an international team of AWC members who share your values and want to take action
o Explore the team overviews here to learn about each focus area & reach out to connect
- The FAWCO Friendship Quilt - Are you crafty?
o Consider contributing to a 26-year-old tradition: a beautiful handmade quilt created from squares crafted by AWC members worldwide and raffled to support the FAWCO Foundation
o Learn more - including the history video, instructions and the project timeline - here
- Youth Program – Do you have children ages 5 - 25? FAWCO offers programs to enrich their learning & development:
o Americana – a monthly interactive program that connects American expat children (pre-school to teens) with US history and cultural traditions
o Cultural Volunteers - FAWCO teens (in high school, aged 15–19) are hosted by FAWCO families from a different club for a week, to experience a new culture while volunteering with local charities
- Heart Pillows Project – Would you like to make heart shaped pillows to support women recovering breast cancer surgery?
o Consider starting your own heart pillow project using the guidance available
o AWC The Hague has a Heart Pillow Best here with clear instructions to help you launch your own initiative
Interested to learn more?
Visit https://www.fawco.org/ or reach out to our FAWCO rep Louise Fogharty at FAWCO2.AWCBasel@gmail.com.
| CONTACT USMailing Address: American Women's Club of Basel P.O. Box 126 4001 Basel |  |
