About Us

About Us

The New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women (NZFGW) is a non-profit, charitable non-government organisation (NGO) working locally, nationally, and internationally to improve the status of women and girls, to promote lifelong education, and to enable graduate women to use their expertise to effect positive change. We number approximately 1500 throughout New Zealand, in 15 branches, each with its own activities. In the main centres, our branches hire academic regalia for graduation ceremonies, to raise funds for our generous scholarships, grants, and awards.

Mission

To support and pursue the mission of IFUW. To advocate for women at the local, regional, and international level. To ensure that women and girls receive the necessary education and opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Activities

- Scholarships, grants, and awards for women undertaking retraining/"second-chance" education, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and research;

- Lobbying and submissions to the parliamentary process;

- Meetings with speakers on current issues;

- Social activities and friendship;

- Opportunities for networking, sharing of information and resources, and exchange of ideas;

- Seminars and workshops;

- National conferences;

- Support for women's projects in developing nations;

- Opportunities to develop leadership and NGO governance skills;

- Network of links to national and international women's organisations and activities;

- Biannual magazine of topical commentary and members' achievements.