Events of Indian Women in Finland Ry (IWF) — Timeline

2015

  • Feb 14, 2015: First meetup – Valentine’s Day meet with 12 participants at Fennia Restaurant.

  • Mar 8, 2015: Bowling meetup for International Women’s Day.

  • Dec 13, 2015: Meetup at Kathmandu Restaurant.

(Early community meetups as the group began growing from a Facebook group to a network.)

2016

  • Jan 30, 2016: First workshop – Knitting Course

  • Feb 13, 2016: Cookery Course – Valentine’s Day theme

  • Mar 5, 2016: Women’s Day Meetup at Cantina West + Bowling at Kamppi

  • Apr 2, 2016: Zambezia African Fitness Dance Class

  • May 7, 2016: Charity event – Fitness & Bake Sale for Mother’s Day; proceeds donated to support vocational studies in India (in collaboration with Monaliiku)

  • Aug 6, 2016: Makeup Workshop

  • Aug 20, 2016: Painting Competition for Kids

  • Oct 9, 2016: Volleyball Tournament

  • Oct 16, 2016: Football Tournament for Refugee Women + Bake Sale

  • Oct 22, 2016: IWF Performance at the Golden Women Awards

  • Oct 30, 2016: Diwali Celebration & IWF Success Party

  • Nov 26, 2016: Fruit Carving Workshop at Sello Library, Leppävaara

  • Dec 18, 2016: Christmas Party with Secret Santa game and member activities

2017

  • Jan 28, 2017: Dance Workshop + Bake Sale to raise funds for Chennai Vardah flood relief

  • Feb 11, 2017: Valentine’s Day Cooking Competition

  • Mar 18, 2017: International Women’s Day celebration at Prison Island + dinner at Hard Rock Cafe

  • Apr 28, 2017: Potluck Get-together

  • May 14, 2017: Utsav – first spring fair by IWF Ry and Mother’s Day celebration

  • Jun 16, 2017: IWF performance at India Day celebrations in Helsinki (IWF has been part of India Day and similar community celebrations over the years)

  • Jul 1, 2017: Hair Styling Workshop

  • Aug 2017: Volleyball Practice sessions

  • Sept 2, 2017: Volleyball Tournament

  • Sept 9, 2017: Hanna Ruax Charity Run Event + food stalls by IWF members

  • Oct 6, 2017: Tallinn Trip

  • Nov 4, 2017: First seminar — ‘Jnana’ Education Seminar on Finnish education system (covered by local press)

  • Nov 12, 2017: Badminton & Table Tennis Tournament

  • Dec 2, 2017: Secret Santa & New Year Party

2018

  • Jan 18, 2018: Yin Yoga & Heartfulness Meditation Workshop

  • Feb 18, 2018: Zumba Workshop

(Continued wellbeing and fitness workshops to foster community interaction.)

2021

  • Feb 2021: Friendly Fiesta
  • March 2021: Workshop about Elections and voting in Finland
  • Sep 2021: Car Hunt
  • Oct 2021: Halloween
  • We Care

2022

  • Kids Cricket Tournament
  • Sulkava
  • Garbha Raas
  • Glow Fest
  • Mentorship
  • We Care

2023

  • Sankaranti
  • Holi
  • Women's Day
  • Utsav
  • India Day
  • Garbha Raas
  • Salsa Workshop
  • Secret Santa
  • Mentorship
  • We Care

2024

  • Sankaranti
  • Women's Day
  • Holi
  • Utsav
  • India Day
  • Garbha Raas
  • Mentorship
  • We Care
  • OP Summer Interns

2025

  • Sankaranti
  • Women's Day
  • IWF 10th Year Gala and Awards Nite
  • Kidathon
  • Discussion about municipal elections featuring Indian candidates

 

2026

 

 

 

 

 

(Other events over years — based on public ongoing activities)

  • IWF has been involved in India Day cultural performances and community showcases (e.g., performances at India Day events in Helsinki across different years).

Recent Notable Events (2024–2025)

  • International Women’s Day 2024 — IWF hosted discussions and networking to advocate inclusive workforce opportunities.

  • International Women’s Day 2025 — A major panel and networking event held with partners including the Indian Embassy and British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland.

  • Apr 26, 2025: IWF 10th Anniversary Gala celebrating a decade of community impact with distinguished guests and IWF Awards.