International Women's Club of Riga

The IWCR is an international group of women in Riga, Latvia offering friendship, and supporting the local community.

Volunteers

Our club is made up entirely of volunteers giving freely of their time.

Social Activities

We host regular social activities for our club members.

Support

We regularly support several charities with different fundraising initiatives.

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ABOUT US

The IWCR is an international group of women in Riga, Latvia offering friendship, and supporting the local community.

We are a volunteer-led organisation of over 110 women from 40 different countries. The Charity Bazaar is our biggest fundraising activity each year; supported by foreign ambassadors with their families, and a strong international community.

Together, we take the opportunity to learn about Latvian culture, and, through our charity work, to give something back to the local community. By becoming our member you will have the chance to meet new people, take part in exciting, local activities, join groups with similar interests as your own and to support local charities.

Latest News and Updates

Walk for Pink Train Foundation

Glass Workshop with professional glass artist Ieva Strazdina

110+

Active Members

40+

Countries Represented

12+

Charities

Upcoming Events

Charity Drive - June 2023

Welcome to the International Women’s Club of Riga’s first Charity Drive for 2023. The club has received specific requests from five of the charities that we support, which you can find through the link on the right.

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

Meet & Greet - June 2023

A monthly chance to get together with old friends, bring new friends and explore membership in the club. Socialising as well as announcements from members of the Board.

Movie Screening - "Don't Give Up"

The International Women’s Club of Riga, in association with Latvijas Samariešu apvienība (Samaritans Association, Latvia) will host a screening of the documentary film “Don’t Give Up” by Mareks Odumiņš.
 
The evening will also celebrate the cooperation between IWCR and the Samaritans with a presentation of the history of the cooperation and a tour of the Samaritans facility.
 
After the film, the film maker Mareks Odumiņš will host a discussion.
 
18.30 Presentation and Tour
19.00 Film Screening & Discussion to follow.
 
Some light snacks and drinks will be provided.
 
A voluntary donation to the Samaritans Association is appreciated.
 

Meet & Greet - July 2023

A monthly chance to get together with old friends, bring new friends and explore membership in the club. Socialising as well as announcements from members of the Board.

You can join us, or support us. It's up to you!

We would be really glad to welcome you as part of our club! We understand if you don’t have the chance to right now. Maybe you’d like to support us anyway?

Kathleen Johansson

Member

I really like enjoy being a part of the International Women’s Club of Riga because of how wonderfully diverse it is. Women from literally anywhere come together to become friends, and support others. Good stuff!

Sidonie Sedon

Past Member

Although my stay in Riga was sadly cut short, the 2 months I spent with the beautiful and gifted women of the IWCR gave me so much joy and inspiration that I will savor for the years to come.

Miete

Past Member

When I came to Latvia in spring 2012, my husband was busy working and our daughter was 6 months old. I was pretty afraid of being a house wife in a foreign, post-Soviet country. One week later, I was already an IWCR member and made wonderful contacts to inspiring women of all ages.