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Current Campaigns & Projects

 
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Climate Change Campaign
WI members are concerned for the future of our planet due to the threat of climate change. Our campaigns focus on issues both at home and internationally including the Climate Change Bill and the relationship between women and climate change. The WI is also a part of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition. Watch our film and Read More…
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Violence Against Women Campaign
The is calling on the Prime Minister to take a more strategic approach to ending all forms of violence against women and commit to long-term funding of specialised violence against women services. Read More...
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90@90 Project
Our 90@90 project, launched in 2005, promotes sustainable consumption among WI members and their communities through a variety of member-led projects looking at food, the home and transport. Read More...
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Love Food Champions Project
The WI Love Food Champions are working in their communities to help individuals reduce food waste. Read More...
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WI Carbon Challenge Project
You are invited to take part in the WI Carbon Challenge, proudly supported by Marks & Spencer. We're looking for 10,000 people to put their best foot forward. Like all great ideas, it’s very simple. There are lots of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and make a real difference. Read More...
Other Campaigning Issues
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Adult Education
The NFWI has been working on adult education since 1922 when a resolution was passed which called on the Government to recognise the great need for the continuance and development of adult education in rural districts and the role that could be played by the voluntary sector. Read More...
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Community Hospitals
At our 2007 AGM, the WI passed a resolution calling on the Government to stop the closure of community hospitals. WI members are calling for measures to protect these services and support our local communities. Read More... 
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Renewable Energy
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has joined with the NFWI to offer WI members support on all aspects of domestic energy efficiency and renewable energy. Read More…
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Women and the Vote
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes is proud to be a supporter of the Women and the Vote campaign. The Women and the Vote campaign celebrates that fact that is now 90 years since women got the vote. Read More...
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Update on Action and Options on Local Post Office Closures
The NFWI together with ViRSA (the Village Retail Services Association) has put together special guidance for members on the options available to them. Read More...