Letters to My Parents Student Writing Contest
Be ready to be touched by our high school finalists’ heartfelt Letters to My Parents at a presentation and awards ceremony. The goal is to encourage family communication.
The Filipino Association of University Women (FAUW) preserves and shares Filipino traditions, history, and the arts in Hawa’i and beyond. Established in 1987, the non-profit organization has provided leadership in promoting greater awareness of and appreciation for Filipino culture and values to encourage cross-cultural understanding.
FAUW’s programs include publications featuring Filipino writers from many parts of the world; education initiatives focusing on youth; annual parol-making activities; and support for student writing, film festivals, art tours and exhibits, literacy projects, and cultural displays.
FAUW has partnered with organizations such as the Honolulu Museum of Arts, the Children’s Discovery Center, the Filipino Community Center, the University of Hawai‘i Center for Philippine Studies, the Philippine Consulate General of Hawai‘i; the Friends of the Iolani Palace, and Reiyukai Hawai‘i.
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Come and join us for the following upcoming events!
Be ready to be touched by our high school finalists’ heartfelt Letters to My Parents at a presentation and awards ceremony. The goal is to encourage family communication.
Make your own parol, the star lantern hung on every Filipino door every holiday season! Dates for parol making and parol exhibit at the Hawaii State Library coming soon!
FAUW will provide all materials.
60 authors who joined our writing workshops on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island created intriguing stories on coming to Hawaii, growing up Filipino island style, and adapting and coping to life’s challenges. Thanks to the support from the Hawaii Council for the Humanities and our wonderful team of teachers and members!
A historical timeline exhibit grounded in the resistance and resilience of Filipinos in Hawaiʻi, along with art and creative projects by local high school students and community members.
Free Admission–Open to the Public
On Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village will host a powerful public forum spotlighting the authors, artists, editors, and cultural historians who have kept the stories of Filipino Americans in Hawai‘i alive through powerful works of nonfiction, art, and literature.
The Filipino Association of University Women (FAUW) invites the community to a thought-provoking session in its Occasional Speaker Series featuring Khara Jabola, author of the new report “Equality in Flames: The Impact of the Lahaina Wildfire on Gender Equality and Filipino Women in Hawai‘i.”
Explore our handpicked collection of must-read books that are resonating with readers everywhere. Each title offers a unique and captivating experience, perfect for every kind of book lover.
The Filipino Association of University Women, or FAUW, is a Hawaii nonprofit, tax-exempt organization in compliance with regulations under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) (as amended), with EIN #99-0275768.
Tax-deductible donations support FAUW projects and can be sent via PayPal (email: [email protected]). Salamat and mahalo.