WE LEARN

•  AAUW is a dynamic, national organization with a long history of affecting change on the issues women care about: education, social justice and civil rights, equity in the workplace and on college campuses, pay equity and more.
• AAUW Capital Branch provides interesting and educational programs each month. Our members are life-long learners, volunteers, and advocates for community issues.

WE SUPPORT EDUCATION

• AAUW Capital Branch provides financial scholarships for two local high school girls who are planning to attend a Nevada college or university.
• A scholarship is also awarded to a WNC student who is returning to school to complete a degree or certificate.
• The Capital Branch also supports the AAUW Greatest Needs Fund which helps AAUW to provide grants and fellowships to deserving women graduate and doctoral students. In just the last 10 years, over $7 million has been distributed.

WE COLLABORATE

• AAUW Capital Branch collaborates with a diverse array of allies to support the women and girls in our local communities, including Western Nevada College, the Nevada Women’s Fund, and the Sierra Nevada Forums.

WE CONNECT

• AAUW Capital Branch collaborates with the League of Women Voters and Sierra Nevada Forum to provide voter educational forums about key statewide ballot initiatives
• The Capital Branch sponsors candidate forums for elected offices and a variety of local, state, and national ballot issues.