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  • Christmas brunch

    The annual Christmas brunch and Tree Lighting hosted by AIWC at the fabulous Intercontinental Almaty was as dazzling as ever. Big thanks to our super MCs, Michelle and Tom, and to the team of volunteers who made the day run so beautifully. And a special thanks to our generous donors to our Christmas Raffle: Tenir…

  • Welcome Back Party

    The welcome back party was a sensation! Thanks to all our guests for coming, and a special thank you to our sponsors and donors: intercontinental Almaty, Ararat Kazakhstan, Efes Beer, Coca Cola and Almaty Cider.

  • You’re invited to our Welcome Back Party!

    To celebrate the start of a new membership year and the return or arrival of many of our beloved expat community, we will be holding a party! At 7pm Saturday, October 7, join us at Intercontinental Almaty – non members are most welcome! There will be drinks and a full buffet, as well as a…

  • Bean wondering what there is to do in Almaty?

    If you have (bean wondering), wonder no more – if you’re new to the city, consider joining the AIWC! aka the Almaty International Women’s Club. We’re a social organisation (and registered charity!), helping to connect you with other international folks in this city. I say folks, because we are not exclusively for women. We have…

  • Spring Gala tickets available now!

    Tickets are now available for our Spring Charity Fundraising Gala, Life in Bloom! The Gala will be held on Saturday May 13, at the beautiful Intercontinental Almaty. Follow the link to find out more about this stunning event including how to purchase tickets: https://aiwclub.net/spring-gala-2023/

  • A piece of (pan)cake!

    Recently we celebrated Maslenitsa, or Pancake Day with a special Coffee Morning and Vendors Market. Thanks so much to the team for organising: ⭐️ Our bakers⭐️ Our market vendors⭐️ Our presenters⭐️ Our donors Donations were collected for Seven Trees in support of their Care Bag campaign in the lead up to International Women’s Day. The…

  • Ski Club Thursdays

    Yes ladies and gentlemen, never forget we ❤️ both a good pun as well as some outdoor sports at AIWC! Thursday mornings during the ski season are ski mornings, thanks to all round legend and ski club leader Tarryn who organises a brilliant day at Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort. A wonderful team of instructors provides lessons…

  • Christmas Gift Bag

    Seven Trees is a fabulous organisation, supporting at risk women and children here in Almaty, and they are currently running a children’s Christmas Gift Bag campaign. To take part as a donor, you are asked to choose an age group (2-4, 5-9, or 10-14), and then select an item from each category (sweets/cookies, toys, school…

  • Sundowners!

    Thanks to Mad Murphy’s Almaty for having us for sundowner drinks last week! We had a blast!

  • Nicole, Our Mountaineer!

    Last week we took a break from regular coffee scheduling to learn about one of our members’s mountaineering experiences. Earlier this year, Nicole summited Lenin Peak, the tallest mountain in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We learned what it takes to be a mountaineer: the preparation, the risks, and the specific considerations when you’re a woman…