Inspiring Women Magazine May 2023

consisting of seven elected members (four
international and three local women), auditors
and its members, of course. We used to have
a Grants Committee, but now the Board fulfills
this role. The board is elected once every
three years by a majority of votes at a General
Meeting of the members.
Does your club have a signature event?
As women, we have the power to change
the world when we come together and work
towards a common goal. The International
ICB is IWCM's biggest fundraising event. Because
of its popularity and success we are able to
support several charitable initiatives during the
following year.
What other kinds of events do you have in
your club?
The impact of IWCM's charitable initiatives
cannot be overstated. The beneficiaries of
IWCM's projects include orphanages, schools
for children with disabilities, hospitals, and
organizations that provide support to victims of
Women's Club of Moldova is a shining example
of what can be achieved when we harness that
power and use it for the greater good. Our
signature event is the International Charity
Bazaar (ICB), held on the first Sunday in
December, with about 30 Embassies and IOs
participating and dozens of local businesses,
artisans and artists from different countries. A
wide range of products are available, including
handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry and food.
domestic violence. The IWCM also supports
various cultural initiatives, such as promoting
local artisans and supporting local festivals.
Besides this we organize events for socializing,
for our members and our friends, and possible
new members: sports, crafts, travel and wine
tasting, cooking, book reading and meeting
local artists.
International Charity Bazaar (above)
IWC Moldova walking and yoga group (top right)
Tea Party for participants of International Charity
Bazaar 2022 (bottom right)
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