Welcome to IWI
| OPENING MEETING 23 September 2010 | Health & Fitness Co-ordinator | OFFICE HOURS and DONATIONS | SUMMER BOAT TRIPS EVERY THURSDAY |
| The IWI Opening Meeting will be once again held at the Hilton Hotel at 10.30 to 1.00pm. It is a great opportunity to register for the new season, pick up the first edition of the Lale magazine and to discover what the IWI interest groups and programs team have planned.You can meet the charities that the IWI supports, representatives of other groups and associations in Istanbul, as well as schools and businesses. Don’t miss this chance to renew your membership (90YTL in cash). If you are a newcomer, please don’t forget to bring your passport or a photocopy. | Are you interested in health and fitness? The IWI is looking for a dynamic person that would be willing to organize health and fitness related programmes as well as investigate opportunities and discounts in Istanbul! If you are interested contact us at chairwoman@iwi-tr.org. | The IWI office is open every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm .The Christmas Bazaar will be on Tuesday, November 30. We will be collecting second hand books, children's toys, clothing and DVDs. The goods can be delivered to our IWI office on Wednesdays during our opening hours from 10.30 am to 13.00 pm. If you would like to help at the bazaar or if you would like to make an appointment to deliver items opening hours, please contact Laurina van Dam at laurina@iwi-tr.org or Maj-Britt Rijs-Hansen at treasury@iwi-tr.org. The address is Adnan Saygun Cad., Camlitepe Sitesi, No. 74, Blok C1 / D: 2, Ulus. It is easy to find as Camlitepe Sitesi is opposite the entrance to Ulus Park.
| The very popular weekly boat excursions up the Bosphorus to the Black Sea are still ongoing - weather providing! Die Brücke and IWI are have their very popular annual boat trip EVERY THURSDAY for a multi-cultural gathering to enjoy a nice swim at the end of the Bosphorus in one of the bays of the Black Sea. You are asked to bring one dish (home-made, if possible) per person for the buffet (i.e. salad, cake, etc.). Soft drinks and alcohol are available at reasonable prices. Tea, coffee, and water are free! Call Petra on 0532 275 4219
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The International Women of Istanbul (IWI) is a social organization that brings together
international women of all ages and cultures in Istanbul. We have over 600 members
representing 56 different countries. There is no such thing as a typical IWI member.
We have members who have been with the IWI for over 40 years and our newest members
who have been in Istanbul less than a month. Some of our members are long-term residents
of Istanbul and some of our members are here for a short or medium term posting.
Our members’ ages range from women in their early 20’s to women in their early 80’s
and about 40% of our members work either part-time or full-time. Some women have
children still at home, some have children living abroad, and some have not got
children.
As a newcomer, we will help you feel more at home in Istanbul and give you a great
start to your time in this fabulous city. If you are a current resident, we offer
you a chance to meet new friends and further explore all the possibilities that
an exciting city like Istanbul offers.
As a member of the IWI you will receive Lale which is the IWI magazine, our e-newsletter
every two weeks, a monthly program calendar which has a wide range of social activities,
cultural tours and interest group meetings. We challenge you to see our full list
of activities and interest groups and not find something that appeals to you! For
full membership details, click here.
Our charitable activities and volunteer opportunities provide an additional opportunity
to become actively involved with the local community. Each year we have two events,
which support the General Charity Fund: the Annual Christmas Bazaar and the Annual
Spring Ball. They are completely organized and staffed by IWI volunteers - we hope
you will join us either as a volunteer or as a participant!
Whether you are a long-term resident or a new comer, a mother, a stay at home or
working professional, we are sure there is always something for you at the IWI!