The predecessor of the Women's Federation was the Dutch Hui Yuan Association, founded in the 1980s by several local women's associations in the Netherlands. The leader was Ms. Chen Li Xiangping, a prominent figure among the first generation of Chinese expatriates in the Netherlands. The purpose was to enable women from different districts to get to know each other, exchange ideas, build friendships, and organize activities beneficial to their physical and mental well-being. Additionally, a column titled \"Modern Women,\" featuring news of various women's activities, was published in the \"Sing Tao Semi-Monthly\" newspaper at the time. Most of the activities then were spontaneous and internal among Chinese women, with little collaboration with the government or other expatriate community organizations. The strength of women should not be underestimated, and the unity of all Chinese expatriate women was a consensus among the elite Chinese women of that era. Why could other expatriate women's organizations unite and become recognized by the Dutch government, receiving its sponsorship and cooperation, while Chinese women could not? Chinese women should not continue to confine themselves to a closed environment; we must step forward and let everyone discover our presence, our substance, and our value. The Hui Yuan Association continued until the late 1990s when its representatives intended to transform it from a purely Chinese women's organization into a national women's federation, which should enjoy the same treatment as other expatriate women's organizations and receive recognition and funding from the Dutch government. Coincidentally, Ms. Lin Yuehua, from the second generation of Chinese expatriates, was an advisor at a Dutch foundation and also volunteered within the Chinese community. With Ms. Lin's enthusiastic help, representatives of the Hui Yuan Association had several contacts with this foundation. Unexpectedly, the foundation was willing to help the Hui Yuan Association apply for funding to prepare for the establishment of a Chinese Women's Federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brief Introduction to the General Federation of Women (GFW)\n\nFollowing over a year of preparation, the GFW was officially established in 2000. The first Chairperson was Ms. Xiong Guoxiu. The GFW's first year was a period of experimentation and transition. The current Chairperson is Ms. Zhang Huifang, and the GFW's Standing Committee is composed of seven members, with each term lasting three years.\n\nThe GFW has weathered many storms since its establishment, but its core mission has remained unchanged: to unite all Chinese women living abroad, providing a warm and familial environment for sisters living in foreign lands. The goal is not only to foster harmonious family lives but also to engage with, understand, and integrate into society, allowing members of the Chinese community to utilize their talents and contribute to society.\n\nOver the years, the GFW has cooperated with various policies of the Dutch government, actively participating in events organized by Dutch institutions and ethnic minority organizations. It strongly promotes cooperation and mutual assistance between various ethnic minorities and the Dutch population, contributing to the multicultural society of the Netherlands.\n\nThe GFW has been fortunate to receive guidance from Mr. Winter, an expert from the Dutch government's Forum for Minority Integration, who assists with proposal writing and project applications. We have also received support from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Chinese advisory bodies, and various Chinese community organizations, enabling the smooth progress of the GFW's work.\n\nThe GFW has organized countless successful events over the years, playing a significant role in advancing the status of Chinese women, conducting training classes for outstanding female leaders, and serving as a bridge for communication between the Dutch government and Chinese community organizations. It has also exerted a profound influence on friendly exchanges between the Chinese and Dutch peoples.\n\nThe GFW's current membership includes not only the first generation of Chinese women living abroad but also many new immigrants, young women with higher education qualifications, and the second generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The predecessor of the National Federation of Chinese Women's Associations (hereinafter referred to as the Federation) was Hui Yuan Hui. This association was founded in the 1980s by a few local women's associations. The founder was Chen Li Xiang Ping. She was a leader among the first generation of Chinese immigrants to the Netherlands. The goal was to create a community where women could meet and build friendships. Together, they could adapt to Dutch society. The Sing Tao newspaper featured a column that reported on the association\u2019s progress. The association operated independently. There was no collaboration with the government or other migrant associations in the Netherlands. Other foreign women\u2019s associations were active in Dutch society and received government subsidies. Hui Yuan Hui believed that Chinese women could also contribute to society and should not remain confined to their own circles. In the late 1990s, such an opportunity arose. There was a volunteer at Hui Yuan Hui, Ms. Lin Yue Hua. She is a second-generation migrant. She worked as an advisor for a Dutch association, so she understood well how the Dutch system works. She helped Hui Yuan Hui obtain government recognition, which would allow them to receive subsidies as well. The Federation was founded in 2000. Each chairperson may serve for three years. The first chairperson was Xiong Guo Xiu. She served two terms. The board consists of seven members. The current chairperson is Alice Cheung. Despite many setbacks, the Federation has achieved a great deal. However, its original goal has never changed. It remains to provide a home for all Chinese women in the Netherlands, to help them integrate into Dutch society, and to contribute to it. For various projects, the Federation has received extensive expert advice from Mr. Winter. He serves as a liaison for minority groups at the Dutch government\u2019s Forum. Our success is also owed to two individuals: Mr. Ignace Verberk (RBO) and Mr. Ramcharan, program manager at Forum \u2026\u2026. Furthermore, the Federation has received significant support from the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands, the Chinese Consultative Body (IOC), and other Chinese migrant groups. Many objectives have already been achieved, such as greater appreciation for Chinese women in society and the training of Chinese social workers. Following intensive training, they have learned to manage and coordinate effectively. The Federation serves as a bridge between various Chinese groups and the Dutch government. It has also helped Chinese women find their place in Dutch society. The Federation\u2019s members include not only first-generation migrants but also highly educated newcomers and second-generation migrants. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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