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Social groups

Get in Touch for internationals is a social support program for spouses of international knowledge workers.

Ever since its initiation, GiT has grown into a broad service for international spouses from TU/e and other companies. It offers weekly meetings that consist of trips & tours to museums, parks, spice shops, secondhand markets, library, and other useful places. Besides, there are also workshops about various themes, presentations by the spouses themselves and celebrations of traditional or newer Dutch festivities. In addition, there is also weekly English Conversation Meetups to boost English language.

The closed Facebook and WhatsApp Group of the Get in Touch (GiT) Family, appears to be an important platform for spouses and others involved in the Get in Touch Program, to share experiences, call for new activities, post useful information and keep in touch with each other.

megha.vaidya@kuroosh.nl www.kuroosh.nl iwceindhoven@gmail.com www.iwce.nl

International Women’s Club Eindhoven (IWCE) Are you new to Eindhoven? Would you like to meet women from all over the world? Then the International Women’s Club in Eindhoven is what you are looking for! IWCE is a social Club for international women living in the Eindhoven area. The Club offers lots of fun and has a truly international vibe. Through their daytime and evening activities, IWCE promotes friendship and networking between women from many different countries.

They share passions and experiences during workshops, meetings with Guest Speakers and have different interest groups. If you want to truly feel at home and find other expat ladies who understand your relocation experiences as well as daily concerns, join IWCE Eindhoven! The IWCE’s members represent 40 different nationalities!

International Creative Women is a community that connects, supports, and promote small creative entrepreneurs. They help each other to transform one forgotten passion or a hidden talent into a business that allows women to be productive again, but more important all these women can be proud of what they create and their achievements. This also helps them to adapt and integrate easier. www.internationalcreativewomen.nl/ internationals@meerhoven.nl www.meerhoven-internationals.nl

The Meerhoven Internationals Platform (MIP) supports internationals living in (or moving to) Meerhoven. Its goal is to provide information, support and help to connect and integrate. The platform is run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. It works on topics such as education for children, care for babies and mothers, Dutch language development, sports, professional development for internationals, bringing closer Dutch culture to internationals, multicultural interaction and issues which are of interest to internationals and locals.

CLO (Latin American Center for Orientation) is a large and very active organization in Eindhoven. In 2020 the C.L.O. 20 years ago it was founded. From the outset, the C.L.O. were open to participants for others nationalities. Most participants have a Dutch partner and children with Dutch nationality. Activities are therefore aimed at the Eindhoven public. The openness of the organization is also reflected in the extensive network of cooperation partners that has developed over the years. C.L.O. is and organizer of various urban events, including International Women’s Day (Park Theater), Hola Eindhoven, and intercultural encounters. info@cloeindhoven.nl www.cloeindhoven.nl

Expat Ladies Eindhoven www.facebook.com/ groups/339198156551179/ www.facebook.com/ GetTogetherEindhoven

Get Together is an active group of internationals in Eindhoven, with many students and other (feeling) young people who get together at party’s and other fun events.

Mums & Toddlers is a fun and informal group of moms from every nationality. Come for a cup of coffee, a play date for your child with other toddlers, and some great advise and answers to practical questions about raising children in the area. www.mumsandtoddlers.org northamericanwc@gmail.com www.nawceindhoven.com www.facebook.com/SnbEindhoven

North American Woman’s Club of Eindhoven is a woman’s group meeting for potluck lunches once a month at different members’ homes. A perfect opportunity to meet other women.

Stitch n’ Bitch Not just for knitters is a divers group of women who enjoy all things crafty. Be sure to bring whatever project you are working on or come with your questions if you want to learn a new skill.

The Next Step is a group that was founded in October 2011 and is for international women with school aged children. Regular outings (child-free) are varied and relaxed. www.thenextstepeindhoven.nl www.aie-eindhoven.nl

AIE (Asociación Iberoamericana Eindhoven) focusses on “aficionados y aficionadas” of the Spanish language and culture. AIE organizes regularly lectures, concerts and other activities for Spanish/Latinamerican and Dutch participants, that may interest you.

Expats in Eindhoven www.facebook.com/ groups/expats.in.eindhoven/

Stichting Entr’acte

For more than 10 years, there have been events organized for Eindhoven’s Turkish community. This group has decided to consolidate their activities under the name: Stichting Entr’acte!

Ways that the Stichting Entr’acte helps its members: help Turkish expats to socialize in their own language, Share experiences, help with integration and adaptation, and help expats to learn daily Dutch culture, help kids and parents to socialize, integrate, and teach children their own culture, and organize and host events. Lastly, tea is a very important part of the social life of the Turkish people so we will always have fresh tea and coffee for anyone who wants to socialize with them!

www.facebook.com/stichtingentracte

The Expat Kids in Eindhoven group

Expat Kids in Eindhoven was launched on 21 October 2020 by Silvia Ardila.

● Get ideas on where to go with kids and easy activities to do at home.

● Hear experts from around the world discuss different topics that concern kids, including: bullying, reading, creating activities for kids, healthy food, dyslexia, and more.

● The “Expat Kids be the Blogger” features an expat family’s experience someplace in the Eindhoven region.

@Expatkidsineindhoven

For more social groups in Eindhoven region and Brabant please check our website www.hollandexpatcenter.com