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The Kenya Government has promised that by the year 2000 everv home will have tap water. In the Spirit hr Harutnbeesthrotigh Self-Help Projects the citizens are working tirelessly to help achieve this goal. MRS. OLIVE FARQUHARSON E.\'('C‘r[)l.\‘ From President‘s Address This is a milestone' In our 47-year history this is the first time we have met in Africa. Also. this is the largest gathering of countrvwomen and homemakers ever to come to- getherion this continent, We are representing 304 societies in 74 countries which. being linked together at world level through ACWW. makes ACWW the only international Non- Governmental Organization of its kind. We are the voice of the country women in tlte councils of the world and these women. with practical knowledge to share with each other. are becoming more and more aware of the tremendous potential they have in plannihg and building for the future. This Continent hus so often in the past been called ‘darkest Africa' a land of unknown mysteries to the outside world. There may still be a great deal of the unknown to be met here but its people are rapidly tak- ing their rightful place in the world of today. facing its challenges and as the chosen theme of our Conference proclaimsiBuilding for Toâ€"Morrow. This theme scents to embody the true concept of our goals. We have always stressed leadership training through the participation ofthe people themselves and recognized the basic importance of encouragement at ‘grass roots‘ level. The East Africa Women's League and The Muen- deleo ya Wan-awake have worked together to prepare for this Conference. How very appropriate it is to find that the East Africa Women's League now celebrating its Diamond Jubilee should have chosen as their motto sisty years ago. ‘Btiild For Kenyu‘â€"while the Maori- deleo ya Wanawakc founded in 1952. chose as their motto ‘Unity in lntegrity‘. Mrs. Farquharson reviewed the work of ACWW during her term and especially ACWW‘s involvement in the various phases of the UN work. At the Inter- national Women‘s Year Conference. women formed more than 60% ofthe g0vernntent delegationsâ€"spoke out. demanding that they take their rightful place as half the population of the worldiin influencing the need for changes to be effected and in fighting for equality and opportunity. Speaking about the meetings to take place in the next few days. she asked. where better to learn for our- selves than at this Conference? From the main sessions you will learn what has been done. and by discussion and evaluation. determine what should be done in the future; our study sessions will develop our main theme: resolutions will need your appraisal and action taken within the scope of our organization and re- sources. Every day you must be aware of your involve- ment and responsibility. for this is yOur Conference and your decisions will determine our futttre. (Mrs. Farquharson’a' Speech available from Loan Li- brary) 22 Arriving for the opening day ceremonies, the Rt. t: Daniel Arap Moi. MP. Vice President for the Repubii ” Kenya, escorts the President of ACWW. Mrs. Olive ‘ quharson to the Kenyatta Centre. COMPETITIONS The Haitdwori‘t prize winner, chosen from over ‘ entries. Mrs. Ronella Raider/river. Cape Prdl‘l Ilr'nmen's Agricultural Association. South Africa. I ofihe fudge: describes the winning bug. The special day-bag from C.P. Women‘s Agni tural Association. made on grey evenweave linen embroidered in cotton perle in sizes No. S. 8 and cotton broder and Schurer threads. depicts Ob shoom, the chief ostrich centre in the world for [Ti kcting ostrich feathers and lay-products. Five black [riches are embroidered on the back and front of bag. Decorative trellis work in black and white der. the characteristic building style of the elegant ostt palaces. Ostrich eggs are embroidered as five white cles. worked in white ostrich feathers and each h'.. with twenty-four tiny golden beads. White vent lines represent the stalactites and stalagmites fount the Congo caves in the district of Oodtshoom. 1 golden suns show the sunshine for which the area is newned. Lagenhoven. the poet and champion of Afrikaans language. lived and worked in Oodtsho from 18734932. The National Anthem of South rica which was written by him is embroidered on ‘ bag in both Afrikaans and in English. Inside. a mill South Africa is to be seen. The stud used as a mean- fastening is of I4 ct gold which is at present an imp tant source of income of foreign exchange. as it» ostrich feathers in the past. Inside. a purse is m.‘ from ostrich skin and the whole is completed by ‘ inclusion of a compact in a cover. The winning script afa 4-minute radio dialogue t‘ if won by Mrs. Isabelle George. Saskatchewan Womrti t' Institute. Canada.