IWA MEMBERS: Enter Your Password, then click "GO". Forgot Your Password? In Pursuit of Global Understanding International Women Associates promotes understanding and cooperation among Chicago-area women of all nations. It offers support, fellowship, and services to the long-term visitor to Chicago. Its programs are designed to provide access to other cultures and traditions and to create links among people of diverse cultural backgrounds. ABOUT IWA NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS President's Message I am very pleased to welcome you to the official website for International Women Associates ("IWA... (more) About IWA IWA is a private, volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Formed in 1978, IWA became an independ... (more) Woman Extraordinaire Each year IWA presents the annual Woman Extraordinaire Award to a distinguished Chicago-area woman w... (more) Mission Statement INTERNATIONAL WOMEN ASSOCIATES, INC., IWA is organized to promote understanding and cooperation amon... (more) Membership in IWA Membership in IWA is by referral from a current member. If you have any questions, please contact u... (more) Founder's Message International Women Associates, Inc. ("IWA") is a cultural resource for women from other countrie... (more) Rising Voice of Woman Forum Chaired this year by Eileen Mackevich, the 2006 Rising Voice of Woman was a sucess! This remarka... (more) Culture in a Suitcase Culture in a Suitcase Educational Programs bring IWA members, teachers and students together to crea... (more) Intl. Holiday Bazaar The much-anticipated International Holiday Bazaar will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, a... (more) IWA Monthly Programs Beyond our exceptional special events and outreach programs, IWA also offers 20 monthly programs, in... (more) Hospitality & Resources IWA offers hospitality and innovative programming to international visitors, as well as offering edu... (more) Where are our members from? Other: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Burma, Canada, Peoples Republic of... (more) IWA Past Presidents The International Women Associates has an outstanding history of exceptional volunteers who capture ... (more) 30th Anniversary Gala: Pearls of the World International Women Associates (IWA) is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a gala to be held on May 16, 2008 at the InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave, 6:30 p.m. Join us for this very special evening of dining, dancing, entertainment and friendship marking 30 years of understanding our differences and celebrating our similarities! This year we are honoring all of the IWA presidents, who have come from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and Uruguay in addition to the USA. For more information, contact iwa@iwachicago.org 203 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 708 | Chicago, IL 60601 (tel) 312-263-1421 | (fax) 312-263-1461