BPW International

Brief Summary

As of March 2009, Project 5-O partnership since1980, will have only two partners to continue with the mission and future work of Project 5-O. BPW International and the International Council of Women (ICW/CIF) are the remaining partners at this time.

The shared view at the meeting of 5-O partners was that, although three of the organisations were ceasing their direct involvement in the project group at the international level, any collaborations at national and local level should not cease. Established projects under Project 5-O will be continued with the same care and cooperation that has characterised our collaborations over the years. Even though we reduced the partnership at the international level, the amicable separation was with much goodwill and all five of the original organisations are strongly committed to continuing our long-standing and mutually beneficial collaboration at national and local levels. We recognise that our members have forged strong and effective grass-roots alliances. Members are encouraged to continue their collaborative efforts where they are productive and help to advance the well known aims and objectives of the five organizations.