What is TWIG 

TWIG (Tashkent Women's International Group), established in 1992, is a women's group located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. We have usually between 95 and 130 members per year, comprising of women from as many as 45 different countries.

Mission

TWIG aims to provide a place for networking and self-actualization for expat women. All activities organized by TWIG are non-political, non-religious and non-profit. All Board members and others involved in organizing events and activities are volunteers.

TWIG Billboard

We have a special Telegram channel to sell your gently used clothes, household goods, and similar items, and to publish announcements of interesting non-TWIG events and activities. Send your requests by Telegram to one of our Board members. Note: Given the non-commercial nature of TWIG, in principle we do not publish business advertisements here, neither for TWIG members' private businesses, nor for other businesses. 

Activities

The Board of TWIG organizes five general meetings and several coffee mornings throughout the year, as well as other events such as the annual Christmas Bazaar and Charity Ball. TWIG also facilitates a variety of Interest Clubs, led by a volunteer Club leader, that meet on a regular basis to pursue a certain activity, be it fashion, English conversation, walking, or art. The Clubs organize many (up to 100 a year) cultural, educational, and fun activities, including shows, tours and trips, evenings out, lectures, diners and lunches. Once you are a member of TWIG, you will be added to our "TWIG Family" Telegram and Facebook groups to stay informed.

Charity

Every year, if the budget permits it, the TWIG Board decides on charity events to incorporate in its yearly calendar. In the past TWIG has, among other things, sponsored eye and cancer operations for children from underprivileged families, supported several local centers and specialized schools for the disabled, and donated to orphanages.  We also try to organize one or more collection drives (clothes, shoes, toys) during the year.

Membership

Click here to learn about our membership rules and procedures and how to apply.