SARAWAK FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES (SFWI) is one of the biggest women’s organization in Sarawak which was founded in 1962. This organization is opened to all women above 15 years old regardless of religion, political beliefs or ethnicity.

MEETINGS

Meetings are held at all levels to enable members and delegates to meet and discuss matters and exchange information. Study tours, courses, talks and other activities are arranged before and after the meetings. State meetings are conducted once a year. Election of office bearers are held once in three years. Meetings at Divisional, District and Branches levels are conducted not less than twice a year before the State meetings to discuss progress and issues and select the delegates for State Meetings.

ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS

Among the activities organized yearly are talks on current topics, courses, workshop, cooking demonstration at branch level, sports, and sales of handicraft / product. SFWI is a member of Associated Country Women of the World ( ACWW ) and actively involved in organising the ACWW worldwide activities.

FINANCIAL SOURCE

Annual grant is given by the Sarawak Government through Ministry of Social Development and Urbanization. Some of the activities are financed with funds derived from subscription fees, catering, rent from hostel, hall and others.

Sarawak Federation of Women’s Institute (SWFI)