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Congratulations to Janice Colwell on your prestigious award!

May 26, 2021fowusa

Congratulations to our very own Janice Colwell MS, RN, CWOCN, FAAN, who has been awarded the prestigious Magnet Nurse of the Year Award by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The national award,…

Updated 2021 PowerPoint in English and Spanish

May 26, 2021fowusa

We have our all new, updated 2021 PowerPoint in English and Spanish under the Resources tab.  We send our special gratitude to Martha Velez De Nieves, President, Puerto Rico Ostomy Association, for translating our 2021 PowerPoint into Spanish!  Martha provides…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during March and April 2021

April 30, 2021fowusa

For the month of March, 2021, we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Cuba, Guatemala (2 shipments), Haiti, Honduras, Kenya (2 shipments), Kosovo, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal (2 shipments), Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela. For the…

ASGs, FOW USA is now offering guest speakers at your virtual meetings

April 30, 2021fowusa

ASGs, we are now offering to be a guest speaker at your virtual meetings!  If you are interested in one of our volunteers from our Speaker’s Bureau, make a presentation on FOW-USA, send us your request to info@fowusa.org.  Be sure…

Our Spring 2021 Newsletter is HERE!

April 30, 2021fowusaNo Comments

Check out our newest Happenings! Spring 2021 Newsletter

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during February and March 2021

March 30, 2021fowusaNo Comments

For the month of February, 2021, we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Ecuador, Ethiopia, India, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, South Africa, Zimbabwe (2 shipments). For the month of March, 2021, we have shipped supplies to:  Cuba,…

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide – USA

March 30, 2021fowusaNo Comments

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide – USA expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Nirmal Lamichhane, Chairman, B. P. K. Memorial Cancer Hospital, Nepal, for providing a generous donation to us from their ostomy society.  The donation is a “goodwill gesture towards…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during January and February 2021

March 1, 2021Behr DesignNo Comments

For the month of January, 2021, we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Greece, Nepal (2 shipments), Pakistan, South Africa, and Ukraine. For the month of February, 2021, we have shipped supplies to Ecuador, Ethiopia, India, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Moldova,…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during December 2020 and January 2021

January 29, 2021Behr DesignNo Comments

For the month of December, 2020 we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya (4 shipments), Nigeria, Trinidad & Tobago, and Zimbabwe (3 shipments). For the month of January, 2021 we have…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during November and December 2020

December 28, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of November, 2020  we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Cameroon, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya (5 shipments), Nepal (2 shipments), Nigeria, Pakistan (2 shipments), St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, and Zambia. For the month of December, we…

In the new year, please register for emailed newsletter version

December 28, 2020fowusaNo Comments

In the New Year, please register for our emailed version of our Newsletter. Please go to our website, click on “contact us” and complete the short form to get us your email address!  

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during October and November 2020

November 30, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of October, 2020  we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Afghanistan, Cuba, Dominican Republic (2 shipments), El Salvador, Iraq, Kenya, Mexico, Montenegro, Pakistan (2 shipments), South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, and Venezuela. For the month of…

Do we have your email address on file?

November 30, 2020fowusaNo Comments

If not, please go to our website, click on “contact us” and complete the short form to get us your email address!  

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during September and October 2020

November 2, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of September 2020, we have shipped supplies to Albania, Belize, Bolivia, Guatemala, Haiti, Iran, Kenya, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Ukraine, and Zambia. For the month of October, we have shipped supplies to these countries:  Afghanistan, Cuba, Dominican…

Our Fall 2020 Newsletter is HERE!

November 2, 2020fowusaNo Comments

Check out our newest Happenings! Fall 2020 Newsletter

Online Vendor Fair of UOAA’s Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association

November 2, 2020fowusaNo Comments

President Cindy Barefield and Board Member Ruth Salinger represented FOW-USA during the online Vendor Fair of UOAA’s Greater Cincinnati Ostomy Association on October 15, 2020.  We presented our mission to the group as a whole, and separately to individuals interested…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during August and September 2020

September 29, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of August, we have shipped supplies to India, Haiti, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mexico (2 shipments), Peru, and Zimbabwe.For the month of September, we have shipped supplies to Albania, Belize, Bolivia, Guatemala, Haiti, Iran, Kenya, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan,…

Thank you to the Southeast Region of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

September 29, 2020fowusaNo Comments

Thank you to the Southeast Region of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society for sponsoring the shipment of a pallet of supplies to Bolivia. You are providing help to so many needy ostomates through your generous support.

UOAA Ostomy Awareness Day 2020

September 29, 2020fowusaNo Comments

Hooray! October 3rd is UOAA OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY. FOW-USA raises our voices with UOAA to declare that OSTOMIES ARE LIFESAVERS.  However, we know that managing an ostomy for many people in developing countries means relying on crude materials such as…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during July and August 2020

September 1, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of July 2020, we have shipped supplies to Cuba, Kenya, Pakistan, Paraguay, Senegal, and Uganda.For the month of August, we have shipped supplies to India, Haiti, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mexico (2 shipments), Peru, and Zimbabwe.Thank you financial…

New Financial Donation Options

September 1, 2020fowusaNo Comments

We now accept financial donations through Credit Card, PayPal, or eCheck, in addition to a paper check sent directly to our warehouse address.  If you choose our PayPal option, a PayPal account is not required.  Please see the link on…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during June and July 2020

July 31, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of June, 2020 we have shipped supplies to Jamaica, Montenegro, Nigeria (3 shipments), and Pakistan. In July we have shipped supplies to Cuba, Kenya, Pakistan, Senegal, and Uganda. Thank you financial and product donors, warehouse volunteers, and…

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA donates ostomy supplies to those in need around the world

July 31, 2020fowusaNo Comments

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA donates ostomy supplies to those in need around the world.  We ship them to both individuals and groups.  During the coronavirus pandemic, the US Postal Service, which we use to send supplies to individuals, has not…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during May and June 2020

July 1, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the month of May, 2020 we have shipped supplies to Honduras, Libya, Nepal (2 shipments), Nicaragua (2 shipments), Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda. In June we have shipped supplies to Jamaica, Montenegro, Nigeria (2 shipments), and Pakistan. Thank…

Congratulations to WOCN Society for successfully changing its annual meeting to a virtual one

July 1, 2020fowusaNo Comments

Congratulations to the WOCN Society for successfully changing its annual meeting to a virtual one. And thank you Jan Colwell, former president of both the WOCN Society and FOW-USA, and now on our Board, for arranging for us to have…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during April and May 2020

May 28, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of April 2020, we have shipped supplies to: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia (2 shipments), Mexico, Pakistan, Uganda, Venezuela. In May, we have shipped supplies to Libya, Nepal (2 shipments), Nicaragua, Pakistan, Trinidad & Tobago,  and Uganda. Thank…

Thank you to WOCN Society, Rocky Mountain Region, for your generous donation

May 28, 2020fowusaNo Comments

FOW-USA greatly appreciates the sponsorship by the WOCN Society, Rocky Mountain Region, of a pallet of ostomy supplies going to the Nepal BP Koirala Hospital.  Your caring helps those in need lead productive lives. Rocky Mountain Region WOCN Society shipped…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during March and April 2020

May 1, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of March 2020, we have shipped supplies to:  Haiti, Jamaica, Montenegro, & Nepal. In April, we have shipped supplies to  Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia (2 shipments), Mexico, Pakistan, Uganda, Venezuela. Thank you financial and product donors, warehouse…

2020 Power Point Presentations are Live

May 1, 2020fowusa

Our new 2020 Power Point Presentations are now up on the website.  Thank you Martha Valez De Nieves and Susan Lamparter, 2 awesome Friends of FOW-USA, for assisting on this annual project.  Click on Resources > PowerPoint to access these.

Spring 2020 Newsletter is here

May 1, 2020fowusa

Our Spring 2020 Newsletter is here!  Click here to read all of the new happenings at FOW-USA and connect with some of our recipients!

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during February and March 2020

March 30, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of February 2020, we have shipped supplies to:  Afghanistan, Cameroon, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras (2 shipments), Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Pakistan, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda. In March , we have shipped supplies to  Haiti, Jamaica, Montenegro,…

We Are Open and Accepting Supplies

March 30, 2020fowusa

To those who donate supplies to Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA, or are considering doing so:  Our Warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, is open and accepting supplies.  Please do not forget ostomates in need around the world as we all cope with…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during January and February 2020

March 4, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of January 2020, we have shipped supplies to:  Belize, Ethiopia, India, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan (2 shipments), Tanzania, and Ukraine. In February, we have shipped supplies to  Afghanistan, Cameroon, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras (2 shipments), Jordan, Lebanon,…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during December 2019 and January 2020

January 29, 2020fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of December  2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador (2 shipments), Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal (2 shipments), Nicaragua, Nigeria, St. Lucia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, for a total of…

Thank you to several WOCN Societies for your generous donation and shipments

January 29, 2020fowusaNo Comments

Thank you to the following for your generous donation and your shipment sponsorship.  Complete pallets were sent in your honor! Rocky Mountain Region WOCN Society shipped to Mongolia   Pacific Coast Region WOCN Society shipped to Nepal FOW   South…

Thank you to several WOCN Societies for your generous donation and shipments

December 29, 2019fowusaNo Comments

Thank you to the following for your generous donation and your shipment sponsorship.  Complete pallets were sent in your honor! Southeast Region WOCN Society shipped to Nepal Patan Hospital Mideast Region WOCN Society shipped to Ethiopia Pittsburgh Affiliate WOCN Society…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during November and December 2019

December 26, 2019fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of November  2019, we have shipped supplies to:   Cameroon, Ethiopia (2 shipments), Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uganda, Zimbabwe. In December, we have so far shipped supplies to Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua,…

Introducing the all new FOW-USA logo

December 5, 2019fowusa

After almost a year of reworking our design, Graphic Illustrator, Rachel Frankel, Portland, Oregon, worked with the PR Committee in developing our new Brand!  Rachel’s work was done pro bono and the new logo ties into our mission of GROW…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during October and November 2019

December 5, 2019fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of October  2019, we have shipped supplies to:   Ethiopia (3 shipments), Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and Pakistan. In November, we have so far shipped supplies to Cameroon, Ethiopia (2 shipments), Haiti, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uganda,…

We are now on Instagram

December 5, 2019fowusa

We are now on Instagram! Follow us at #fow_usa

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during September and October 2019

November 5, 2019fowusa

For the Month of September 2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Albania, Cameroon, Cuba, Montenegro, Pakistan, Philippines, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela, Zimbabwe. So far in October we have shipped to: Ethiopia (3 shipments), Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, & Pakistan. Thank you…

Regional meeting of the Ostomy Association of the Americas

November 5, 2019fowusaNo Comments

Ruth Salinger, FOW-USA Member of the Board, presented a PowerPoint presentation of the organization at the Regional meeting of the Ostomy Association of the Americas, part of the International Ostomy Association. The meeting took place in Vina del Mar, Chile,…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during August and September 2019

October 1, 2019fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of August 2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Kenya, Mexico (2 shipments), Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ukraine, Venezuela (3 shipments), Zimbabwe. In September we shipped supplies to Albania, Cuba, Pakistan, Philippines, Montenegro, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela,…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during July and August 2019

August 23, 2019fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of July 2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Albania, Bolivia, Cameroon, Ecuador, Ethiopia (3 shipments), Guatemala (2 shipments), Haiti, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. So far in August we have shipped…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during June and July 2019

July 31, 2019fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of June 2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Cameroon, Cuba, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, South Africa, and Zambia. So far in July we have shipped to Albania, Bolivia, Cameroon, Ecuador, Ethiopia…

Generous Donation and Shipment Sponsorship From Iowa Affiliate of the Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society to Bolivia

July 31, 2019fowusaNo Comments

Thank you to the Iowa Affiliate of the Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society for their Pallet Sponsorship to Bolivia!

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during April and May 2019

May 29, 2019fowusa

For the Month of April 2019, we have shipped supplies to: Afghanistan, Honduras, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan (2 shipments), South Africa, Uganda, Ukraine, and Venezuela. So far in May we have shipped to Cuba, Honduras, Kenya, Nigeria (2 shipments), Pakistan, and…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during May and June 2019

May 29, 2019fowusaNo Comments

For the Month of May 2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Honduras, Kenya (2 shipments), Libya, Nigeria (2 shipments), Pakistan, Paraguay, and Tanzania. So far in June we have shipped to Cameroon, Cuba, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Honduras,…

Needy Ostomates in these countries have been helped during March and April 2019

April 26, 2019fowusa

For the month of March we shipped to Cameroon, Cuba (2 shipments), Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan (2 shipments), Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda (2 shipments), and Zimbabwe. So far in April 2019, we have shipped supplies to:  Afghanistan, Liberia,…

Congratulations Jan Colwell on your published article

February 25, 2019fowusa

Congratulations to Jan Colwell, RN, MS, CWOCN, FAAN, the former President of the WOCN Society and currently past-president of our own FOW-USA.  She has an article published in the Spring 2019 Phoenix, “The Best Pouching System, Part One: Finding the…

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