July 20, 2011
AAUW, for over 130 years, has improved the lives of all women and girls through a focus on equity and education. AAUW’s voice and member involvement at national, state, and local levels has long influenced the public debate and policies on critical social issues from women’s suffrage and child labor, to Title IX and civil rights, to today’s focus on pay equity.
Our nearly 100,000 members study issues and act through community projects and advocacy. AAUW “walks the talk” when it comes to making a difference for all women and girls and through them we make a difference for our society in general.
Our nearly 100,000 members study issues and act through community projects and advocacy. AAUW “walks the talk” when it comes to making a difference for all women and girls and through them we make a difference for our society in general.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Involvement in AAUW has changed my life by giving me knowledge, the opportunity to develop my leadership skills and to articulate my voice on issues. I have participated in a variety of AAUW projects in my community that expanded aspirations for girls and women in under-represented groups. Hearing their stories years later reinforced to me how much AAUW contributed to changing their lives and those of their families.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase public awareness of who we are and what we do in order to encourage more people to join us.
MY ROLE:
Volunteer & I have been an AAUW member for over 25 years. I have served in national, state, and local leadership roles.