The I.W.C. was not a formal organisation then, and it was all done by mouth to mouth. Special outings were organised and it was all good fun.

As the number of newcomers to these shores increased, so did the number of ladies who wanted to be part of this group.

On Monday 24th of January 2005 we became official. I.W.C. was formally founded as a Not-for-Profit organisation in a meeting set to determine our future. The Committee members were chosen that day and are as follows:

• To enable newcomer and long time resident ladies to get together through many different activities that appeal to different tastes.
• The I.W.C.’s activities are social, educational, cultural and philanthropic, helping the understanding and the integrating into the Valencian society.
• Give mutual help and support when settling down in their new life in the Valencia Community without exclusion of race, creed or political orientation.
• Provide members with information on other community activities, services and organisations, where ladies can find solution to any difficult situation that might arise as they adapt to a life here.
• To harness the cultural roots of the associates, in the belief, that in that way it will be a positive effort towards the mutual understanding of the many different nationalities.
• Contribute and or prepare programmes which will help enrich multiculturalism.
• Promote a link for social-cultural interchange, for personal and professional development between our members, their families and the Valencia Community.
• Collaboration with other ONG (Non Profitable Organisations) with the same or similar objectives.

The I.W.C.—Valencia is an independent organisation with it’s own statutes and ruling body. It’s all done on a voluntary basis.
There are many I.W.Cs all over the world, some of them may use a slightly different wording for their name. All the I.W.C. around the world have similar aims and objectives but are adapted to their own geography. We all more or less fulfil similar needs.
We aim to be in contact with them to have us included in their lists and vice-versa.

Our common language but not excluding is English. We welcome women of all nationalities

• Monthly Meeting and speakers
• New member’s link -up
• Holiday and Spring Luncheons
• Art Appreciation
• Couples
• Family Activities
• Highlights Valencia
• Theatre

• Book Club
• Bridge
• Childcare
• Cooking
• Dog Walkers
• Ladies Night Out
• Ladies out for lunch

• Spanish Conversation
• Needle Arts
• Playgroups
• Runner’s group
• Business networking
• Tennis

• I.W.C.’s Monthly Newsletter Publication
• Open invitation to Coffee Mornings
• Participation in any of I.W.C.’s organised activities and events.
• Attendance at special events free or at a
• discounted rates for Members only
• The opportunity to meet English Speakers of different nationalities.