Become a valued member of IWF

Indian Women in Finland (IWF) is a registered association based in Espoo, Finland, dedicated to empowering Indian women and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community across the country. Membership is free and open to women of Indian origin and spouses of Indians residing in Finland.

All memberships are subject to approval by the IWF Board.

Regular Member · Youth Member · Volunteer · Partnership & Collaboration

Regular Membership

 

Who can join: Women of Indian origin (Indian passport holders or of Indian descent) residing in Finland, or spouses of Indians residing in Finland, regardless of nationality. Must be 18 years or older.

IWF membership is free and open to women of Indian origin, and spouses of Indians, residing anywhere in Finland. By joining the membership registry, you become a formal member of IWF and part of a growing community of 1000+ Indian women across the country.

Your registration is for lifetime. You can withdraw at any time by emailing indianwomeninfinland@gmail.com

As a member, you'll get:

  • Free access to selected IWF events
  • Priority access and invites to exclusive IWF events
  • Access to IWF special programmes, including IWF Mentorship and IWF Internship
  • Opportunities to be a vendor at IWF stalls and events
  • Voting rights to elect IWF board members
  • Board nomination rights during election periods

Registration For Regular Members


Membership is free, but your support helps us keep our events and programmes running. If you'd like to contribute, here are two ways:

Become an IWF Patron — €200 (lifetime) A one-time contribution that supports IWF for life. As a Patron, you'll be recognised on IWF's website, can list "IWF Patron" as a professional affiliation, and receive free access to all IWF events. If you say yes, we'll reach out with payment details.


Sponsor an IWF Event — €50 Sponsor one future IWF event or activity of your choice. As a sponsor, you'll be credited on the event page and social media, can use "IWF Sponsor" as an affiliation, and get free entry to the event you sponsor. If you say yes, we'll contact you when a suitable opportunity comes up.


Youth Membership

Who can join: Young people aged 13–18 from the Indian community or families of IWF members.

The IWF Youth Membership is free and open to young people aged 13–18 from the Indian community or families of IWF members. It's a great way to stay connected to your roots, build real skills, and become an active part of a vibrant community.

As a youth member, you'll get:

  • Access to internship opportunities through IWF's professional network
  • Volunteer experience at IWF events and programmes
  • Learning tools and resources shared by the IWF community
  • Support for research projects on community, culture, or social topics
  • Participation in cultural exchange programmes and workshops

Under 13: Children under 13 are warmly welcome at all IWF family events, free of charge, when accompanied by a member parent. No registration needed.

Registration for Youth Members


Volunteer

Who can volunteer: Anyone who wants to support IWF. No membership required. Whether you have a few hours to spare or a specific skill to offer, we'd love to have you involved.

Volunteering with IWF is a great way to give back to the community, gain experience, and connect with inspiring women across Finland. We welcome volunteers for a wide range of activities, from helping at events to supporting our programs and communications. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

 

Become a Volunteer!





Partners and Collaborators

Who can become a partner: Organisations, associations, businesses, and individuals who share IWF's values and want to support the Indian community in Finland. Partnerships are free, renewed annually, and subject to board approval.

IWF welcomes partners who are committed to making a meaningful impact alongside our community. By partnering with IWF, you'll gain visibility within a network of 1000+ Indian women across Finland, opportunities to co-organise events, and access to a engaged, diverse community. In return, we ask that partners actively support IWF's mission through collaboration, promotion, and shared resources.

As a partner, you'll get:

  • Visibility and recognition across IWF's website and social media
  • Opportunity to co-organise events with a community of 1000+ members
  • Access to IWF's network of Indian women professionals, entrepreneurs, and families

As a partner, we ask that you:

  • Collaborate on or co-organise at least one IWF event per year
  • Promote IWF activities within your own networks and platforms
  • Contribute volunteers or resources to joint events where possible

Partners do not hold voting rights or board eligibility within IWF. Partnership is reviewed annually by mutual agreement with the board.

 

Become a Partner!