AWA The International Women's Club of Vienna
About Us
AWA The International Women's Club of Vienna
A Brief History
AWA is the International Women’s Club of Vienna, with over 250 English speaking members from 40+ countries.
AWA Vienna was founded in 1924 by American diplomatic and military wives. In 1931, AWA Vienna joined the Federation of American Women’s Club, which became known as FAWCO.
The group briefly disbanded in 1939 and remained inactive during the War. After the war, during the Allied Occupation, American Embassy and military wives organized the Children’s Friendship Fund and used the proceeds from a thrift shop to help deprived and starving Austrian children. AWA Vienna became active again in 1964, with about 60 members. Today, AWA Vienna hosts more than 300+ members, and continues the tradition of women helping women.
From our earliest beginnings about 100 years ago, AWA has developed and grown, together with the City of Vienna, into the rich and diverse, cosmopolitan, international community. Common threads running through our history are: making friends, adapting to new places, learning about our adopted
AWA The International Women's Club of Vienna
Comments from our Members
"AWA Vienna has been a lifesaver for me since I moved to Vienna. It's been a great way to meet new people and get involved in the community."
AWA The International Women's Club of Vienna
Mission statement
- AWA Vienna: Promotes friendship, networking and an active lifestyle .
- Provides opportunities for exploring and enhancing appreciation of the life and culture of Austria, as well as cultural exchange within our own diverse community.
- Assists charitable organizations through financial and volunteer activities.
- Promotes understanding of Global Social Issues in cooperation with the United Nations and NGO’s
Members of the Board
President: Naira Mazzini
Secretary: Laura Meszaros
Treasurer: Amber Bowen
VP: Sheila Hargreaves
Outreach & Fundraising VP: Bev Bachmayer
Membership Welcome Chair: Sara A.
Internal Liaison Chair: Gerda Moes
Weekly Coffee Chair: Elizabeth Koyama
Activity Organizers
With over 100 events each month, we rely on many volunteers to lead these activities. If you’re interested in starting a new event or helping with a current one, please email us at awa@awavienna.com.