Graduate Women New Zealand

About Graduate Women New Zealand

Graduate Women New Zealand is a non-government, not-for-profit, charitable organisation and part of a global network of similar organisations in 61 countries which make up Graduate Women International (GWI). Founded in 1919, GWI’s mission is to advocate for women’s rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality secondary and tertiary education, and training up to the highest levels. Its vision is 100% of girls and women in the world achieving education beyond primary school. Mission Aims to make a positive difference to the education and employment outcomes for girls and women in New Zealand and internationally. GWNZ is a scholarship organization. We assist women to succeed: Educationally – through scholarships and awards. Personally – by sharing experiences and concerns through networking with women of all ages and occupations, and through discussions and social activities. Nationally and Globally – through discussing current affairs, and taking positive action on issues and policies affecting the education and employment outcomes for girls and women. Why join? GWNZ (formerly NZFGW has a proud 90-year history that through the immense knowledge, skills and experience of its members past and present, has built a credible organisation with local, national and international networks and power. Our strengths include a network of branches, independent members and an income-earning infrastructure which supports women to achieve through education with grants and scholarships advocates for women locally, nationally and internationally offers opportunities for women at all stages of their career to make a difference for other women is a voice by and for women.

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