Who We Are
HIWC is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political group run entirely by volunteers. It was founded in 1986 as a group of diplomatic women and became the Hanoi International Women’s Club in 1991.
HIWC is a club aimed at expat women to provide a support network and build friendships.
We are a modern and diverse group, made up of members from more than 60 different countries. Some of us are accompanying spouses or partners, perhaps taking a career break to bring up families, others are working day jobs, running their own businesses, or retired in Hanoi.
HIWC is governed by a Charter and run by a Board of Directors that is responsible for the group’s finances, policies, and activities. The Board works alongside a team of other volunteer positions that make everything we do possible.
Our Team
President: Jules Holton
Vice President: Cheryl Perkins
Events Coordinator: Sreyashi Datta Sen
Membership Coordinator: Suruchi Kumar
Treasurer: Miriam Tuchman
Community Coordinator: Montse Garcia Virgili
Secretary: Mags McKellar
Communications Coordinator: Cathalous Giesen
Why Join?
We hold events and activities both during the day and in the evening, our events intend to foster fun, friendship and new discoveries among members.
Some of our members share their hobbies and passions with other members by organising “circle” or interest group activities, with support from the HIWC Board. Circle Groups currently include: English conversation, Cooking Around the World, Mahjong, Crafting and Book Club to name a few.
HIWC organises excursions to places of cultural and historical interest in the Hanoi area, often in partnership with a local travel agency.
For more information, please visit our Facebook or email contact@hanoi-iwc.com.
How to Join HIWC
Annual membership costs 600,000 VND per year and is good for 12 months from the day you register.
Please email membership@hanoi-iwc.com if you want to join.
Membership Discount Program
As an HIWC member you receive up to 10-25 % discount from our participating retail partners.
Please show your valid HIWC Membership Card when you make your purchase.