CFUW advocates on issues of education, health, human rights and social well-being for women and girls in particular and society as a whole.
We respond to emerging issues in Bristish Columbia as well as nationally and continue to pursue solutions to long standing problems. Recent actions:
- Research on Seniors Home Care Services, in conjunction with BC Seniors’ Advocate, and drafting of resolution for provincial and national policy development.
- Provided mentorship and assistance for the development of the Individual Learning Centre’s successful application for the national CFUW $4000 Library Award for the Hummingbird Project.
- Partnering with our four municipalities and the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation in holding a public forum on access to health care on the Peninsula.
- Supporting the resolution establishing equity across Kinship Care Programs in BC.
- Celebrating International Women’s Day.