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Grant received from The Good Foundation

by LondonwUpdated on March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Leave a Comment

We are pleased to announce a $15,000 grant from The Good Foundation to support our Women Making History video project. The recognition that we have received from the Good Foundation and the London Heritage is much appreciated.

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A 1980 LSWAG march through London The London Status of Women Action Group was formed in 1976. At a final open meeting of the International Women's Year Coordinating Committee chaired by Jean Hewitt, the motion to form a new politically-focused women's group in London came from the floor. It was put Barbara Houston and seconded by Arlene Timmins. The motion was well-received and passed unanimously. Gradually, the framework emerged for this new group, a constitution was written, and the name - London Status of Women Action Group - was chosen. Barbara Houston, a member of the University faculty, was elected as the first Chair.