Janet Darrow and Tony Armand truly went the extra mile to ensure everyone had an amazing experience at this year’s Getaway in Long Beach, California. Each day, we were greeted with sunny skies and stunning views. Thursday evening’s welcome dinner at The Reef Restaurant embraced a Hawaiian theme, with everyone dressed in their best island-inspired…
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Welcoming You Home For Over 20 Years
Globally Connected, Locally Active.
FAUSA is the social and philanthropic network for former FAWCO club members and others repatriating to the United States and Canada.
Our members maintain overseas friendships through participation in local and virtual groups, and our annual meeting, while continuing to participate in FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation activities, teams and boards.
We support those who have repatriated in experiencing the joys, challenges and changes involved in returning home.
We award FAUSA’s Annual Philanthropy Grant to a philanthropic project in the Americas.
We are eligible to apply for The FAWCO Foundation’s Education Awards and propose projects for The FAWCO Foundation’s Development Grants and Target Programs.
Our Mission: At FAUSA, we are dedicated to nurturing global friendships and connections among FAWCO alumni through a vibrant network of local and virtual groups. We strive to maintain the bonds formed overseas and foster a supportive community for those repatriating to North America, ensuring they experience a smooth transition home.Our commitment to philanthropy is at the heart of our activities, supporting projects that benefit women and children worldwide.
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Philanthropy
$10,000 FAUSA Annual Grants Announced
At our Getaway Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 28th, the recipients of our two FAUSA Annual Grants were announced. The winning recipients are: 1) Food4Kids – Nourished Kids 4 Nourished Minds from Long Beach, CA USA from the organization, Food Finders, Inc. and nominated by Janet Darrow AND 2) Ascend: Empowering and supporting Afghan women in Afghanistan…
Activities
FAUSA Partners Meet Up Group
Activity Leader: Eric Janson jej@ericjanson.com The FPVCMG (FAUSA partners video chat meetup group) has started. What is this, you ask? And can someone please come up with a better acronym? WHO: Partners of FAUSA members; anyone still in a FAWCO organization who has yet to repatriate is also welcome. WHAT: An every- other- month video…
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Why Join FAUSA?
When you have lived outside your home country, you see the world through different eyes.
You’ve experienced new perspectives, cultures, languages, foods, traveling and so much more! There can be challenges to this ‘reverse culture shock’...even homesickness for the country you lived in. FAUSA connections can help with this transition.
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