Membership

Dynamic Women Can Make a Difference!

Be part of a national group that:

  • fosters education and lifelong learning by providing close to $1 million annually for women to pursue post-secondary studies;
  • advocates for equality and human rights for women and girls;
  • offers opportunities to network with like-minded women at the local level, sponsor community action projects to promote equity, serve in club leadership positions, and advocate with local, provincial and federal legislators on CFUW priority issues;
  • belongs to the Graduate Women International (GWI) which represents women worldwide;
  • has special consultative status at the United Nations (ECOSOC);
  • is represented at the Education Committee of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.

Enquire about joining CFUW Nanaimo

Membership is not limited to women with a degree.  Any woman who supports the goals of CFUW is welcome to join! We value work and life experiences from various backgrounds, education and interests.  Women who are currently studying at university or college may join our Club as a Student Member at 50% of the club dues.

Membership in CFUW Nanaimo helps strengthen CFUW’s voice on gender equality and human rights, locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Your participation makes a huge difference!

Membership Includes :

  • attendance at our Speaker Series and participation in the activities of the Club;
  • participation in a wide variety of interest groups and jaunts;
  • participation in local projects and community activities organized by the Club;
  • an informative monthly newsletter from September – May;
  • regular member discounts available through CFUW National Office.