International Women's Association of Vilnius
We are a charitable organization and support network that unites international and local women in Lithuania, creating a strong and supportive community
Our Mission
We are a non-governmental, non-profit association dedicated to fostering social connections, empowering the community, and supporting charitable initiatives.
Our organization is entirely volunteer-led and driven by a shared passion for making a difference.
Socialising & Charitable Giving
We warmly welcome and support foreign and international women in Vilnius, fostering cultural exchange and connections through our established network
Empowerment
We are committed to sustainable empowerment, offering diverse activities that nurture personal growth among our members while extending support to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups within our shared community
History
In 1992, against the backdrop of a newly independent Lithuania, a small group of expatriate women living in Vilnius took the initiative to form a women's group. Alongside a rapidly expanding international community, group membership increased, culminating in 1998 with its official registration as the International Women's Association of Vilnius (IWAV).
In 2003, our famous International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB) was born.
This was followed by our breast cancer charity event Blossom of Hope in 2009.