About Us

The AIWC of Genoa is an English speaking organization open to women of all nationalities.

Our Story

The American Women’s Club of Genoa was founded on February 22, 1957, largely through the efforts of its first president, Mildred Nichol.

In 1975, it became an associate member of FAWCO (the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas) and in 1979 changed its name to the American International Women’s Club of Genoa (AIWC Genoa).

AIWC Genoa is a non-profit, non-denominational and apolitical organization. We welcome English-speaking women from all over the world and provide a forum for the vital exchange of information and ideas so important to newcomers to Genoa.

 

Our Mission

The Club aims to preserve and promote America’s image, language and traditions in Genoa and to explore and foster appreciation of the cultural riches which Italy offers.

What we do

AIWC Genoa organizes social gatherings, cultural visits and other events for members. We also support local charities especially those helping women and children and one FAWCO grant.

Our association

Helping the community

IST Breast Cancer Center at San Martino

www.ospedalesanmartino.it

AIWC Genoa donates funds for research as well as heart pillows (made by our members) which are given to partial and full mastectomy patients.

La Scaletta

,www.sansiroshalom.genova.it

The AIWC Genoa supports this charity who help families by taking care of babies in daycare from families who cannot use the public system while their Moms work or attend school. AIWC Genoa members may volunteer to help to care for the babies.

FAWCO Educational Awards

www.fawcofoundation.org

The AIWC Genoa supports The FAWCO Foundation Education Awards Program which seeks to promote international understanding and goodwill by offering annual awards for study in the U.S. or abroad at the high school, undergraduate and graduate levels.

Casa di Famiglia Belvedere

For over 50 years the AIWC of Genoa has been working with the organization St.Vincent de Paul to create a family environment for the children who reside there.

Anglican CHURCH IN GENOA

www.anglicanchurchgenoa.org

We support their fundraising activities for help in the community.

FAWCO Development Grants

www.fawcofoundation.org

The AIWC Genoa supports FAWCO Development Grants which fund projects that improve human lives throughout the world.

“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”

“Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”

“Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough. You are good enough, you are too good.”