Education

National Council of Women Award

2013 Applications now sought.

The 2012 Award was presented to Kathleen Foster, Master of Nursing Student at the University of Sydney.  Kathleen saw firsthand the effects of nonexistent family planning in Keny, many of the women having their fourth or fifth child before age 25.  Kathleen wrote, "Education aboout family planning in Kenya is well below the levels seen in developed nations.  By teaching women that they have the ability to plan the number and spacing of their children and take ownership of their reproductive health, we not only improve maternal health bu also decrease child mortality rates as well."

The 2011 Award was presented to Jacqueline Goss, completing a Masters of Public Health/Health Management at NSW, majoring in International Health with Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health, earning the Family Planning Australia Certificate.  Jacqueline wrote that her study "is not only fascinating but has also confirmed my interest in maternal mortality, fertility regulation, gender equality and the role of global agencies in reproductive health."  See more from Jackie now that she is a nurse in a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, in the Feb. '13 Alert, posted on the News page.

The 2010 Award was presented to Karina Sijabat, completing a B. Arts majoring in Government & International Relations concurrently with a M. Nursing.  We wish her well in her studies and her ambitions to meet the issues "surrounding poverty, large families and low access to healthcare".  Karina sees nursing as a practical and effective means of becoming involved.

Given in recognition of Women's Plans Foundation, the Award is presented annually at an Australia Day Luncheon.

Applications are sought from currently enrolled students with a demonstrated interest in reproductive health who have an understanding of the role of family planning in women's development in third world countries. 

Applications should include a 200 to 300 word account of the student's academic record, and an account of demonstrated interest in reproductive health and family planning as a component of women's development in developing countries. Applicants may also include a resume, outlining relevant professional experience, volunteer work or special need.  The application should be submitted electronically, as a Word doc or pdf.  Submissions should be emailed to oppenama@bigpond.com.

Form:  wpf/file/WPF NCW Award 2012.pdf  

 

Essay Competition -- $500 prize

2013 Entries now sought

This Prize is given by Women's Plans Foundation to stimulate analysis of family planning as a strategy in dealing with world problems.

Topic for 2013

"Limiting the rise of global pollution of air, water and land can only be addressed by limiting the rise in the human population."  Discuss.

1.  This competition is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled at a university.

Download Application form, with details and conditions here.

wpf/file/Essay Comp_ 2012(2).pdf

 

 Education

Women's input, through education, social involvement, child-rearing, business activity and participation in government, is invaluable.

Women's Plans Foundation is a charitable trust which donates to NGOs accredited by AusAID to deliver reproductive health programs.

The Foundation's Trust Fund generates income to bring continuity to family planning development in areas of poverty.

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