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| Dear Linda, The European Union of Women Marina Alta (EUWMA) has been productive in the first quarter of 2025 and we have some exciting news to share about a major event we are planning and some new events coming up throughout the year. But first, could you please help us with our work by taking out a membership or renewing your membership? It’s just €15 per year. The funds are mainly used for promotions, to raise awareness about women’s issues and equality, and some for charity, supporting women in our community. |
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| Many thanks to those who have already renewed. Your membership is in good standing until 31 March 2026. Please transfer your €15 to IBAN: ES76 2100 4575 5902 0015 0653 and email euwma.treasurer@gmail.com to let her know you have done so. |
| EUWMA art exhibition: Unity in diversity, highlighting the power of solidarity across cultures, generations and communities |
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| Espai La Senieta Moraira, 15 to 30 May 2025 Inauguration date: Thursday 15 May, opening at 19:00 with a special performance by Las Voces de Gaia at 20:00 Exhibition open to the public free of charge, Voces de Gaia concert: €5 for the musicians. Eighteen talented female artists from across the Marina Alta will address the theme in their own highly diverse styles. Their works will be displayed for the duration of the exhibition on the first floor of the Moraira La Senieta community centre. We feel extremely fortunate to have been offered such an amazing space to exhibit, right in the heart of Moraira. We hope you will join us to celebrate art, women, culture and humanity. Further details from Emma Lawton +34 648 05 29 11 (Tel/WhatsApp) or euwma.treasurer@gmail.com |
| June – Signing of a collaboration agreement with Benitachell Town HallWe’re finalising some details of an event especially for our members to enjoy at the Javea Golf Club. We’ll let you know more soon. |
| Cultura Contra Balas (Culture Against Bullets) |
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| Have you heard about this NGO in Javea? They are doing amazing work on projects that unite cultures and rehabilitation programmes for victims of violence in the Ukraine conflict. The EUWMA wanted to support them and organised lunch and a talk for their first two groups of women for 2025 coming from Ukraine for a wellbeing break that truly makes a difference in their lives. Margaret Hales, President, talked about the history and activities of the European Union of Women and offered possibilities for how they could have their voices heard in Europe and the United Nations. We sponsored a home-made lunch with much love and care for both groups: 34 Ukrainian psychologists in January and 34 teachers in March. Their stories are heartbreaking, yet their strength, courage and love shines through. These wellbeing breaks are supported by volunteers in our community who offer psychology, massage and other wellbeing treatments, activities including motor bike rides, boating, wine tasting, hiking and more. They love walking to the beach and enjoying the beautiful views of Javea by the pool. They offered us a special dance performance, gifts of traditional Ukrainian garlands of flowers and bracelets made by children in bunkers, many hugs and tears and great friendship. There was poetry, life stories, accounts of women offering solace and the perspective of relative peace in warzones – no eye was left dry! It means a great deal to them that they are not forgotten in a war that seems to have no end in sight. These wellbeing breaks help them to renew hope and return to Ukraine to support many other lives and make a difference. This is a worthwhile project for volunteering and/or supporting. Further information to volunteer or donate: www.culturacontrabalas.com/en |
| International Women’s Day 2025 |
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| This year for International Women’s Day, the EUWMA cooperated closely with three of our town halls in the Marina Alta: Benitachell, Javea and Teulada-Moraira. We have strengthened friendships with some truly amazing women with aims closely aligned with our own and we have met many new acquaintances. These three town halls in the Marina Alta made great efforts to produce 43 events over the period, among many others in all of the towns. |
