National Council of Women

National Network
Malta
Address

Pope Pius XII Flats
Mountbatten Street
Blata l-Bajda HMR 1579
MALTA
Blata L– Bajda, HMR 02
Malta

Telephone
00 356 21 248881 or 00 356 21 443476
Telephone (other)
00 356 21 246982 or 00 356 21 488391
Fax
00 356 21 246982
E-Mail
ncwmalta@camline.net.mt
E-Mail (2)
doris.bingley@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00 356 79061880
Mobile Phone (other)
00 356 99225445
Website
http://www.ncwmalta.com
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1964
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Gender
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
General Information
The National Council of Women is composed of members and affiliated organisations. NCW is a member of the International Council of Women(ICW) and holds a Vice-President ship in the European Committee of the International Council of Women.(ECICW) Grace Attard is a Member of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels representing Maltese Civil Society and Doris Bingley is a member of the Commonwealth Civil Society Advisory Committee. NCW has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. NCW’s structure consists of an elected Executive Committee, a Central Committee which includes a representative from each Affiliated Organisation. It has Standing & Sectional Committees. NCW employs one part-timer and a person from ETC’s Youth Scheme. The Budgetary resources available in a year fluctuate according to members & affiliated organisation fees, fund raising activities and sponsorships.
Mission and Objectives

The National Council of Women is an independent, non-sectarian, voluntary organisation based on adult, individual membership and the affiliation of non-government organisations.
Its aim is to improve the quality of life for all. In particular it works to promote equality of opportunity for women, and provides a forum for women of different backgrounds to exchange information and ideas, formulate policies, educate and promote legal, economic, social and human rights. It lobbies, advocates and disseminates information through its publications, website and public media.

Main Projects / Activities

NCW is just finishing a Grundtvig Project as partners in a six nation group led by a German group, for Social Inclusion
We have been awarded a UNESCO research project and we are development partners in an EQUAL project with a Government Entity.
NCW is in the forefront of Life Long Learning activities with IT training, Empowerment Courses and basic literacy programmes
It holds Seminars, Talks, Workshops and organises visits of cultural & environmental importance as well as taking part in National debates

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Doris Bingley
Head of the organisation
Ms. Mary Gaerty
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Grace Attard