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OIWC Mission Statement
The purpose of this Club will be to provide opportunity for International Friendship through social contacts and to further intellectual, cultural and welfare interests in the community. 本クラブは社交的交際を通じて国際親善の機会を与え、地域社会への知識、文化、並びに福祉に対する関心を深めることを目的とする。 |
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"Bringing the world closer one woman at a time."
The Okinawa International Women's Club is a non-profit organization made up of women from all over the world. Monthly club-wide events and group gatherings promote friendship and cultural exchange, while at the same time raising funds and awareness for different charities throughout Okinawa. Over the last 65 years, the OIWC has donated food, clothing, money, and a range of other items to those in need. 沖縄国際夫人クラブ（以下OIWC)は世界中から集まった女性による非営利団体です。毎月定例会や文化交流会を通じて友情をはぐくみ県内の施設や団体への寄付やボランティア活動をしています。過去65年にわたり、OIWCは寄付、衣服、食料等必要な施設、団体へ寄贈をしています。ここ数年は年間約200万に上る寄付に貢献しています The only prerequisite is that you be a woman who wants to have fun! Visit our club's Japanese side website HERE! |
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OIWC History 経緯
Those who enjoy the activities of OIWC owe it all to Mrs. Hide Higa, the wife of the Chief Executive of the Ryukyu Islands. In 1953, Mrs. Higa approached some of her American friends with the idea of forming a club where American and Japanese women could get together to share ideas. The first official meeting of OIWC was held in January 1954. In those early days, OIWC consisted of about 25 percent Japanese and 75 percent foreign members. Today, OIWC tends to be equal in membership. The women who participated then enjoyed many of the same activities of today’s club. They exchanged ideas about homemaking, daily life, hobbies, holiday traditions, and cultural customs. The aim of OIWC has remained steadfast. It has maintained a vital role in the Okinawan community by facilitating a continued desire to learn and understand various cultures, and by serving those in need across the Pacific. Women of any nationality living on Okinawa are welcome to join OIWC and become a part of a lasting legacy of friendship and giving.
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What we are all about……
The Okinawa International Women’s Club is a non-profit organization made up of women from all over the world! We gather at monthly events to promote friendship and cultural exchange while raising funds and awareness for different charities throughout Okinawa. Over the past 65 years, OIWC has donated funds, clothing, food, and many other items to those in need. 沖縄国際夫人クラブ（以下OIWC)は世界中から集まった女性による非営利団体です。毎月定例会や文化交流会を通じて友情をはぐくみ県内の施設や団体への寄付やボランティア活動をしています。過去65年にわたり、OIWCは寄付、衣服、食料等必要な施設、団体へ寄贈をしています。 
2019 Welfare Recipients
Membership 会員
The OIWC year runs September through June. Women may join the club at any time during the year. Membership fees are 5,000 yen per person for the year. The average cost for the monthly luncheons is about 3,000 yen for off base and $25 for on base. OIWC活動は9月から6月です。会員参加はこの期間いつでも可能です。会員登録料は5000円（毎年9月納付）で月定例会はランチ代として約3000円（基地外）または25ドル（基地内）です。*途中会員登録は3000円（3月以降） |
History 経緯
OIWC was founded in January 1954 by Mrs. Hide Higa in the hopes that Japanese and American women could gather to share ideas and cultures. In those early days, OIWC consisted of about 25 percent Japanese and 75 percent foreign members. Today, OIWC tends to be equal in membership. 沖縄国際夫人クラブは国際親善と文化交流を図るため、琉球政府主席夫人の比嘉秀子氏と米国民政府経済局次長夫人のMrs.Oglesby, さらに共通の友人Mrs.Westenberger氏により1953年1月に設立されました。当時は会員の25％が日本人75％が外国人という割合でしたが現在はほぼ同数会員になりました。 Luncheons 定例会（ランチョン） Each month we gather to have lunch at various places all over the island so that our members can make new and lifelong friends. The Japanese and Foreign sides take turns hosting the luncheons. 会員は県内各地のホテルや施設にて毎月定例会を設け国際交流をしています。月代わりで日本サイド、外国サイドが定例会を担当しています。 
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Culture Groups カルチャーグループ
OIWC offers smaller extensions of the main membership in order to provide a more personal setting to learn about and share each other’s cultures. These culture groups are made up of 10 to 12 women who meet at times that are convenient for their group members. OIWCでは会員同士がより深く友情や文化交流をはぐくむため小規模サイズで《カルチャーグループ》を構成しています。グループは日本、海外両サイドから約12人ずつで構成されます。 Activities 活動 Some of the events and activities that take place are cooking classes, Bazaars, themed luncheons, tours on and off island, and many other fun and exciting events. 料理、バザー、定例会、小旅行など楽しい活動をしています。 Bazaars バザー The main fundraisers for OIWC are the annual Christmas Bazaar as well as Spring Bazaar. Each December, members sell arts and crafts as well as baked goods to raise funds. OIWCの寄付基金は毎年行われるクリスマスバザー、スプリングバザー活動が大きな役割を占めています。バザーでは会員が手作り品や商品、焼き菓子、スイーツを販売し売上金を寄付します。 |
Come join us at one of our monthly luncheons or tour events!
Through our members generosity and hard work, OIWC was able to raise almost 2 million yen this year to donate to local non-profit organizations! Click here to see the details of our donations!
We are proud to contribute to the welfare of our local community both monetarily and with our time and efforts.
Thank you, OIWC members!
We are proud to contribute to the welfare of our local community both monetarily and with our time and efforts.
Thank you, OIWC members!
