Welcome

Welcome to the National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI), the largest voluntary organisation for women in the UK, with 205,000 members in England, Wales and the Islands.

We play a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
The NFWI in Malawi
Ruth Bond inspects a bicycle used to carry pregnant women to the hospital
Ruth Bond in Malawi
Recently the NFWI Chair, Ruth Bond, travelled to Malawi with Oxfam to learn more about maternal health. Check out Ruth's blog to see what she learned on this eye opening trip.
Haiti Emergency Appeal
A devastating earthquake has struck Haiti, killing thousands and affecting many more. The NFWI expresses profound sympathy to those affected. If you would like to contribute to relief efforts, please note that under the WI constitution you may do so as individuals, but not a WI or federation. Here are a few appeals that the NFWI recommends:

Oxfam
UNICEF
International Rescue Committee
Red Cross

News and events

WI members and Ruth Bond holding up a patchwork quilt outside parliament square to highlight the patchy availability of support services for women who have experienced violence

Find out about what WI members have been doing around the country and get information on upcoming events.

 

WI Cookery School

Wi Cookery School

The WI Cookery School offers a fantastic range of over 100 day schools, residential courses and family courses from Greek cuisine to posh picnics. Book online today.

WI Life

WI Life March 2010 Cover

Our membership magazine WI Life features a range of articles and news stories, and gives potential advertisers the opportunity to reach more than 205,000 WI members.

 

NFWI-Wales

NFWI-Wales is the public face of the Women's Institute in Wales. Find out about our projects, campaign activities and events.