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The
ladies of the International Women's Association of Prague (IWAP) warmly welcome you to join us at one of our Newcomers Luncheons for fun, friendship, good food, and a chance to learn more about our organization! The luncheons are held the third Monday
of every month, at the Žofín Garden Restaurant, Slovanský ostrov, Prague 1 (take trams 6, 9, 17, 18 or
22 to the National Theatre, and cross the small bridge onto the island).
IWAP is an independent, non-political,
non-profit organization, whose purpose is to welcome all women living in the Czech Republic. IWAP is a member of "Open Door", an association of seventy groups throughout the world. We have about 300 members from 35+ countries, whose ages range
from 20 to 70+. IWAP helps members widen their social circles and enhance their cultural experiences in Prague through various
activities.
There are over thirty IWAP interest groups including two book clubs, a bridge group, as well as charity, golf, photography, and more. There are also several language
conversation groups.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring their own skills to IWAP by volunteering to help
run the association or manage specific projects. There are also opportunities to learn new skills such as desktop publishing.
The IWAP Executive Board is led by the president, vice-president and treasurer. Other board members are responsible for coordinating the charity group,
advertising, public relations, membership, interest groups, social and cultural events, the webpage, running the evening group
meetings, the editing and layout of the monthly Bridge magazine and for welcoming newcomers. All the Board members are volunteers.
The social and cultural events coordinators organise regular and varied events which are open to all IWAP members and their partners. These events have
recently included lectures about Czech history and culture, visits to the Czech Parliament, a taster event at a Pilates studio,
pumpkin picking outings, cookery demonstrations and trips to museums and art galleries.
Since it was founded in
1991, IWAP has provided significant financial and volunteer support to over one hundred charitable organisations in the Czech
Republic. The charities supported include orphanages and foster homes, handicapped children's homes, a hospice for terminally
ill children, breast cancer awareness and the support of disadvantaged and abused women.
IWAP publishes a monthly
magazine, The Bridge. The articles are written by members and reflect the international nature of the association. The magazine is supported entirely
by advertising revenue. The Bridge offers a wonderful way to benefit from others' experience in the Czech Republic, and to share your own stories or helpful
tips.
We very much look forward to meeting you!
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