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The Broward International Women’s Club is a distinctive non-profit organization based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As such, it gathers accomplished women from over 40 countries in the world who live in South Florida, and who have an interest in sharing their cultures, fostering friendships, and supporting the empowerment of women through higher education

Over 40 Years Supporting Culture and Education

Founded in 1975 by a prominent group of international women in the community, the organization has been proactively supporting the diversity of cultures and women’s education over the years.

Our Story

Changing The World One Woman at a Time

In the spirit of giving, our members work together to raise scholarship funds for deserving international female students attending Nova Southeastern University, with the objective of helping them achieve their dream of higher education.

Our Cause

Changing The World One Woman at a Time

The Broward International Women’s Club is a unique social non-profit organization in Fort Lauderdale that gathers women born all over the world living in South Florida, who share an interest in making new friends with like-minded women, learning about different cultures and customs, and supporting women’s education. Our members are a diverse group of talented leaders and highly accomplished women from over 40 countries. In the spirit of giving, we raise scholarship funds for deserving international students attending Nova Southeastern University who need financial assistance to be able to complete their studies.

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If you want to make new friends, share and learn about different cultures around the world, meet talented artists and professionals, all while helping extraordinary young women reach their dream of achieving higher education, then we invite you to become a member of the only organization of its kind in South Florida, the Broward International Women’s Club.

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Events

We hold a variety of events throughout the year, from informal lunches at international cuisine restaurants, to formal cocktail receptions, dinner-dance galas, and fun informal parties. These events help us foster friendships and raise funds.

Our most special events are our membership meetings, where we enjoy getting to know each other better and share delicious dishes from our native lands, for the most scrumptious pot-luck!

Regardless of what part of the world we come from, we have so much in common!

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Events

Recent Events

Membership Meeting

September is the month of our first membership meeting of the season. As a BIWC tradition, we enjoyed a scrumptious potluck dinner with home-cooked dishes from many countries. We had some special members in attendance, such as our organization founder, Olga Ortiz,...

English Tea And Hats

An English High Tea Party is the perfect occasion for a whimsical and playful afternoon with BIWC friends. Chaired by Nina Britton at Tealicious Tea House, a lovely Tea Room discovered by Samina Chohaan. The event was sold out and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed...

Washington Conference

By: Janet Brady As an affiliate of the Welcome Clubs International (WCI), BIWC was invited to their International Biennial Conference, held in Washington, D.C. this past May 25-30th. The purpose of the conference is to share ideas between the worldwide club members...