Country Women's Council USA

The Country Women's Council USA, based in Sulphur, OK, is a coordinating council composed of Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) member societies throughout the United States. Established officially in 1946, the organization coordinates and supports rural and urban women's groups representing diverse races, nationalities, and creeds across the nation.

The Council's primary focus is promoting international understanding and advancing peace through active participation in specialized projects and international initiatives. Key programs include the Pennies for Friendship initiative, which fosters global connections, and representation at the United Nations through ECOSOC Category B status. The organization maintains an observer position at the UN, allowing it to influence policy discussions affecting women and rural communities.

Country Women's Council USA operates through its affiliated member societies to carry out the policies and programs of the international ACWW organization. The Council coordinates annual meetings, provides resources including the CWC Handbook and policy documents, and manages several humanitarian initiatives. These include addressing food waste, the Smile Train Project, the Zero Hunger Challenge, and various international development projects focused on nutritional health security and agricultural sustainability. The organization also administers the Ruth Buxton Sayre Scholarship and maintains the Rural Women in Action Fund. Through cooperative coordination and collaborative programming, Country Women's Council USA serves as an efficient and effective body strengthening both its member societies and the broader ACWW mission.