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Founded in1881, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a dynamic organization designed to encourage and support educational opportunities for women and girls.

The Thousand Oaks Branch, organized in 1966, is one of over 1,600 branches nationwide, representing more than 160,000 members who seek personal lifelong development and advocate social changes and legal policy consistent with gender equity.

The oldest and largest national organization working for the advancement of women, AAUW has three primary divisions at the national level.

	The Association develops policies to promote general education and the improvement of education at all levels.
	The Educational Foundation administers funds that have been raised by over 1600 branches and directs them to American and International Fellowships, grants for research and projects, and the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund. NEW EF Tribute or Memorial Fund
	The Legal Advocacy Fund provides financial help and a support system for women in academia who are currently struggling to overcome prejudices in higher education.