Dear Members, greetings and Happy New Month!
We hope you and your families are doing well as we begin November.
Many of you may have seen our recent call for applications for Regional Country Liaison positions. Thank you to all those who submitted applications. We deeply appreciate your willingness to serve and support our community in the countries that you call home. The successful candidates will be appointed shortly, and we look forward to the energy, ideas and connections they will bring to our local chapters alongside the dedicated volunteers who make so much of our work possible.
One new initiative that we are especially excited about is the upcoming soft launch of our Around the Table cookbook, featuring recipes contributed by members from chapters around the world. It celebrates the cultural diversity of our community not only through food, but also through the stories, traditions, and memories behind each recipe. We look forward to sharing this special project with you soon.
Our Professional Development Program continues to provide opportunities to learn, grow and connect. PDP recently launched this year’s thematic webinar series bringing together professionals and experts to share practical insights and knowledge. We encourage you to join the sessions that resonate with your personal and professional interests.
As we approach the end of the calendar year, many communities embrace this season as a time to reflect on the importance of gratitude, generosity and service to others. Across our network, members are dedicating their time and talents to supporting those in need and creating positive change in their local communities. To everyone who volunteers, mentors, organizes, advocates or simply reaches out to help someone else, thank you. Your time and generosity are what make our community so vibrant.
Another November tradition for many of our Washington-based members is the Margaret McNamara Education Grants annual market. Established by the Family Network, MMEG provides educational grants to women from developing countries pursuing post-secondary education.
From November 10 to 12, vendors from around the world will gather at the MC Building, offering unique gifts and hand-crafted items just in time for the holiday season. The market is open to the public, so if you are in the Washington area, we warmly invite you to stop by with friends and family. Proceeds help fund MMEG grants, making it a wonderful opportunity to shop for gifts from around the world while supporting a meaningful cause that empowers women through education. Visit MMEG for more information
And wherever you are, if you are involved in an initiative that is helping improve lives in your local community, please share your story with us. We would be delighted to spotlight your work and help other chapters learn from ideas and initiatives that may be adapted in other communities.
As always, we are grateful for your continued support and engagement.
Thank you for everything you do to strengthen our community and support one another.
With warm regards
Milka and Taoufik