Arabian Night Enjoyed By All

Over 64 AAFSW members enjoyed a wonderful evening during the “Arabian Night” event that Sheila Switzer, AAFSW’s Program Chair, put together and Barbara Reioux, AAFSW’s Office Manager, helped organized very successfully. Our evening started with a guided tour of the impressive King Abdullah Cultural Hall (KACH). KACH is a small museum with state of the art technology and is a part of the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission and was established in 2014. Our tour began with a spectacular ten-minute video about the hall and a behind the scenes explanation of its creation over the span of one year. Then, our members split into three groups and visited the hall. Our… Read More

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Our Fundraising & Family Crisis Fund: Supporting our Families/Spouses in Transiton

Tales of Survivors of the DOS Divorce and Separation Process The Department of State (DOS) views divorce as a private civil matter to be addressed by a civilian court. When the separation becomes difficult, including physical harm and non-physical harm, harassment and emotional abuse, the spouse is left with “a sense of loss and powerlessness”. The Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO) provides somewhat ad hoc advice, most often referring spouses at risk to AAFSW. DOS does not provide access to free legal assistance services, or no legal assistance offices to visit. Over the past two years, as the Spouse in Transition Chair, I have heard and witnessed too many men and… Read More

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