A club built on welcome

Who we are

IWC Sofia is a club for international women living in Bulgaria. Members come from diplomacy, business, families, academic life and long term residence. Some stay for a year, others for decades. What they share is an interest in meeting across nationalities and in doing something useful with the connections they make.

The club is also a bridge into Bulgarian life. Members learn about the country through talks, visits, traditions and the practical advice that comes from living here. Bulgarian members bring local knowledge and continuity, and their membership is protected by a specific rule within the club's constitution.

What holds us together

Four commitments shape the club: a warm welcome for women who have just arrived, a deeper understanding of Bulgaria, friendship among members, and practical help for community projects. Those commitments are not separate programmes. A coffee morning can lead to a volunteer role, and a volunteer role can lead to a grant for a local organisation.

How we are organised

The club is led by an executive board elected by members at the Annual General Meeting. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity. The charity work is delivered through the separately registered Charity Foundation of the International Women's Club Sofia, which reviews proposals and makes grants.

The board sets the direction of the club, the foundation manages the grant process, and members carry the work through committees, events and the annual bazaar. The club office supports all three.

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