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BETWEEN THE LINES Mrs Clarence Diamond President Federated Women‘s Institutes of OfllarrO The ACWW Triennial Conference is history. It was an exciting experience and I appreciated that I had such an enthusiastic group of Ontario Members attending with me. Personally I feel that each of us could not help but come home inspired with a vision to see the possibilities in people of all countries not for what they are. but for what they might become. Over and above all feelings we may have from this successful Confer- ence. I think we must be more grateful for the opportunities we have that others do not. and make a firm resolve that we can help them to help themselves in many ways. it is true that the Members who attend from develop- ing countries are those who have had opportunities that not all have had in their particular country. But they are sincere in their efforts. Since they have learned there is a better way of life, in which their fellow citizens Can share. they want to press on with courage to work towards improving conditions. No matter how effective ACWW‘s efforts are. they cannot go into a country and just say you need. or we are going to teach you to read and write. Customs are of long standing and maybe a woman's role in that country is such that education is considered totally unnecessary. Of 49% of Ethiopian women who live in rural areas. less than 1% can read or write. A survey a few years ago showed that in Columbia 41.3% of rural population over the age of 15 had never gone to school. As our World President. Dame Raigh Roe. said “Our Membership in ACWW has grown and we have so many Members with varying backgrounds that we have to try harder than ever to be understanding one of the other.“ We are told that in many areas men are not the principle farmers. In Japan with a population of 112 million people, 19% of population are engaged in farming and of that 19%. 65% are women. The hus- bands are working somewhere else and they have full responsibility with the husband often not home for three months at a time. Through A.wa we have been able to go in to many countries and do things that have surprised governments who could not or did not attempt change in the right way. For instance. in Liberia they brought in exports to improve rice growing. They paid men three days‘ wages to learn improved techniques ignoring the fact that it is the women who farm. The Women‘s Institute has always realized the effcc. iiveness of everyday home and work settings as pl . ucesio learn. So they continue to help others use informal resources in their Immediate surroundings, Tht‘rc one” has been a suggestion that maybe we should hat'c .i kind of project similar to Cuso with women recruitcil on the basis of their skills for service in other eounirn. we havc to remember that every stage of human primes. from the first stone hatchet of the cave man to ill: L ' model flying machine of the ‘80's was an idea. it was at the Conference in Edinburgh in W i that the idea of a theme for Conferences was introdu .j as one reviews themes of Conferences since the rim really are saying what our International organi/ lift is all aboutâ€"each Member caring. reaching n M extending the hand of friendship to share knowlt-v and experiences. Differences challenge our ideas and our. age us to progress together. lulCRl Today too many people are looking for 8011'th ,- rm nothing. There will always be someone to gl‘. hem nothing for something too. Or indeed for those p it; If something sounds too good to be true. it probabli But that was not the basic idea of our founder hug: unselfish theme might have been said to be "1 so" Who is there who has not found that if they hCl .liers to find courage anew. their own lives will be rit .Il'lti happier too through selfâ€"fulfillment? Instead of apathy and prevailing negativism. 'L‘Etl that positiveness of Christopher Columbus \l was convinced that new worlds there were for the di turer who did not give up in defeat, So many make . tertsl possessions the goal in their lives and think they it no time for an Institute meeting. If we continue tar 'pret and teach improvement in the quality of life .d its relationship by caring and communicating. tho. oblic relations will brush off on them too. Robert Browning said: “The common probler ours. mine. everyone‘s. Is not to fancy that were fllli : life. provided it could be; But finding first what may then find out how to make it fair." It is not the m Il.llr1$ ahead which wear you out as you strive for non tl\.ll is the grain of sand in your shoe or the doubts i you harbour. Only together can we master the futuri I can scarcely believe that my three years tour President are drawing to a close, Words for nu to express my sincere thanks. for you have been liin and thoughtful to me in countless ways. The .outfi has been mine in meeting you. a Membership or inchl am proud. at every level or through letters. pi : and even telegrams. Your kindnesses have been sui itin‘led 0111)‘ by your Working together and caring. no all“: headlines. but doing wonders towards overcomi- vinefll the greatest horrors of our world. indiffert : Lind disreEard for others. That‘s living the aims of \‘t . Mal You have inspiration unlimited to continue in m 0" these unselfish benefits. Thank you for enrichiii it.“ me With your many accomplishments and for thii EHPP." rays of sunshine extended to me. Let us go It" ‘wll'd I" future heights and I wish for your new Presi- J“ {'7‘ same happy. rewarding experiences. Seesaw