Affiliated Organisations
& Beneficiaries
Since 1949 the SLWA has built lasting relationships with respected international bodies, and directed its fundraising to causes that serve the vulnerable — in the UK and in Sri Lanka.
Our Affiliations
The SLWA holds formal membership of two longstanding international organisations for women, giving our members a voice in the global advancement of women's rights and welfare.
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International Alliance of Women
The International Alliance of Women is one of the oldest international women's organisations in the world, founded in 1904. It campaigns for equal rights, equal responsibilities, and equal opportunities for women and men. Member organisations from across the globe work together through the IAW to advance women's status in political, social, and economic life. The SLWA has held membership as part of its longstanding commitment to women's equality.
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Commonwealth Countries League
The Commonwealth Countries League was founded in 1925 and brings together women from across the Commonwealth to promote equality and co-operation. Its Education Fund is a central part of its work, providing secondary school bursaries for girls in Commonwealth developing countries who would not otherwise access secondary education. The League represents the shared values of the SLWA — community, education, and the advancement of women.
The SLWA has maintained its international affiliations since the early years of the association, sustaining connections that span generations.
Formal membership of the IAW and the CCL places the SLWA within a global network of women's organisations working for equal rights.
Fundraising events each year direct proceeds to five established charities spanning the UK and Sri Lanka — from blindness relief to children's welfare.
Our Beneficiaries
Proceeds from SLWA fundraising events are directed to these five organisations. Each represents a cause the SLWA has chosen to stand behind — locally, nationally, and in Sri Lanka.
Save The Children Fund
Save the Children works in the UK and in over 100 countries to defend children's rights and deliver immediate and lasting change in their lives. Their work spans emergency relief, education, and healthcare — ensuring no child is left behind. The SLWA directs fundraising to their UK programmes.
Greater London Fund for the Blind
The Greater London Fund for the Blind has supported people with sight loss in and around London for over a century. It funds practical services, wellbeing initiatives, and grants for people living with visual impairment — enabling independence and a fuller quality of life.
LEPRA
LEPRA is a British charity working globally to support people affected by leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, and other neglected tropical diseases. Founded in 1924, LEPRA provides treatment, rehabilitation, and advocacy for some of the world's most marginalised communities across Asia and Africa.
Children & Families Across Borders
Children & Families Across Borders (CFAB) is the only UK charity specialising in international social work for children and families separated across borders. It helps to protect children in international family situations and reunite them with loved ones. The SLWA supports CFAB by hosting a stall at their annual fair.
Halfway Home, Mulleriyawa
Halfway Home in Mulleriyawa, Sri Lanka is a residential care facility providing shelter, rehabilitation, and support for individuals — including those with mental illness and social vulnerability — who are unable to live independently. It represents the SLWA's direct connection to humanitarian work in Sri Lanka itself.
Support Our Work
Every donation and membership subscription helps the SLWA continue its fundraising for these causes. Join us, attend an event, or donate directly to the Education Scheme.