| The International Women's Association Hannover (IWAH) |
Languages
| Main language is English - Other languages are spoken |
| Type | Women's Association - playgroup, special interest groups |
| Meeting Times |
Various
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| Status | not-for-profit |
| Contact Person | Webmaster |
| Contact Email | webmaster@iwah.de |
| Website | http://www.iwah.de/about2009.htm |
| Who is it for? | For women with international origins, backgrounds or experiences who live in the Hannover area and would like to share their experiences with each other and promote intercultural understanding. |
| When did it start? | The IWAH was founded in 1992 in order to help newcomers in Hannover during the initial adjustment period. |
| How does it work? |
IWAH offers its members information and insider know-how about our city and life in Germany. We strive to create a friendly environment in which women feel comfortable and at home. We provide opportunities for our members to explore and discover Hannover and the German way of life.
Presently, more than 52 different nationalities are represented in IWAH. Women of all ages from many different walks of life make up our membership. We have all sorts of groups to participate in: Mom, Baby & Toddler (ages 0-3) Conversations: English, German, Spanish & French Members' Get-Together Coffee & Chat Morning/Evening Bridge: Advanced and Intermediate English Reading Quilting Art Group Quilting by Hand Tennis Dinner Out Lunch Out Hannover's Small Theaters Dog Walking Girls' Night Out Focus On Life in Germany Opera House English Literature Cinema Group |