About AAUW: Making a Difference
AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.The Morgan Hill Branch of AAUW was chartered in 1981 and has over 120 members. It is one of 165 branches in California.
The Morgan Hill Branch:
- Offers educational opportunities, leadership development, plus fun and fellowship through a variety of programs, projects and interest groups.
- Raises thousands of dollars each year for AAUW Funds and local scholarships through the annual 10K Wildflower Run.
- Provides funds for students to attend Tech Trek, a math/science camp for middle school girls and assists teenage girls throughout the year with projects, activities, and field trips through the GEMS (Girls Engaged in Math & Science) program.
Nationally:
- Since 1881, AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. We have a nationwide network of nearly 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners. AAUW's voice makes a difference on critical women's and civil rights issues — briefing policy-makers, spearheading coalitions, and impacting the world through international initiatives and partnerships. All women members of AAUW are also members of the International Federation of University Women.
- AAUW California was launched in San Francisco in 1886 and began lobbying immediately. It remains the state's most active and diverse organization for women with nearly 14,000 members in more than 150 branches, plus 6,000 members-at-large. AAUW Funds (formerly the Educational Foundation) provides educational opportunities and equity for women and girls through research and support of fellowship and grants programs, including International Fellowships, American Fellowships, Selected Professions Fellowships, and Research and Projects Grants.
At the state level: