Seoul International Women's Association

SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Volunteering Opportunity
2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 (Asia/Seoul)
The monthly SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Initiative, in partnership with Taiwha Fountain House, aims to aid individuals in their journey towards better mental health, fostering strength and empowerment for successful reintegration into society.
SIWA volunteers play a crucial role in facilitating enjoyable learning experiences and boosting participants’ confidence through unique cultural exchange and interaction. During the one-hour program, volunteers introduce and share diverse cultures from around the world with members of Taiwha Fountain House, all conducted in English.
Taiwha Fountain House provides a supportive community-based mental health rehabilitation program under the global Clubhouse International model. Clubhouse International oversees 320 local Clubhouses in more than 30 countries, offering individuals in recovery opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical services within a nurturing and familial environment.
If you wish to volunteer for this enriching opportunity and share your cultural heritage, please contact Abir Abdelli, the event coordinator, by May 20.
Event date & time: 2025.5.27, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Volunteer Coordinator: Abir Abdelli, siwa.abir@gmail.com
Venue: It is a 10-minute walk from Gongdeok station. (Abir will share detailed location information once the volunteers are confirmed.)
Nr of participants: 1

Additional Information: For SIWA members and their guests only

Note: Volunteer hours can be logged through the official VMS platform (Volunteer Management System), enabling volunteers to receive certified documentation for their service.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Vonzrr Seongsu, 13 Gwangnaru-ro 4ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
If you are a foreigner living in South Korea, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. You may have noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge will be useful to get around in everyday life.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings! Any levels from beginner to advanced can attend. Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean speakers. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
The Korean Speaking Evening Club meets on the fourth Friday of each month, so mark your calendar!

Level: any level
Event date & time: 2025.5.23, 6 pm – 8 pm
Event host: Veronika Kim
Venue: Vonzrr Seongsu, 13 Gwangnaru-ro 4ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul // 본지르르 성수, 서울 성동구 광나루로4가길 13
8-minute walk from Seongsu stn. exit 1.
Naver map: naver.me/xdpFyokt
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.

By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.5.23. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – monthly morning mingle
2025-05-21 10:30 - 12:00
Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine.

If you want to become a regular or pop in occasionally, just mark every 3rd Thursday of each month in your calendar, when we meet for our monthly morning mingle over a cup of coffee or tea.
These casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together, share a chat over a cup of coffee, hear about upcoming events, and get to know each other a bit better. Grab your coffee and come to our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces!

Event date & time: 2025.05.21 (Wednesday), 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Event host: Ije Hunt (coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Venue / meeting spot: JBOUT Coffee / 서울 송파구 송파나루길 206, 2nd Floor (540m / 9-minute walk from Jamsil stn. exit 2)

Naver map: naver.me/Fr7YSmTk
Additional Information: There’s no fee for these events; you only pay for what you eat and drink. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors
2025-05-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors (p.304)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “Nudge” by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein (p.271)

Event date & time: 2025.5.9. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Coming Together: Connecting Hearts, Empowering Youth, Building Community
2025-05-04 12:00 - 15:30 | Seoul Foreign School, 39 Yeonhui-ro 22-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Let’s Come Together to Celebrate Children’s Day!SIWA’s Coming Together initiative is all about joy, connection, and shared purpose. Rooted in collaboration and community spirit, we bring together volunteers and underserved youth to build trust, spark self-confidence, and create lasting memories through fun, meaningful experiences.
In partnership with Open Arms Korea (OA), we continue our mission to nurture and uplift children living in welfare homes. On Sunday, May 4th, we’ll be celebrating Children’s Day with 46 amazing kids (ages 4–15) from Chung Woon Welfare Home (CWWC)—and we need your help to make it truly special.
Come spend an unforgettable afternoon filled with baking, a fun and kid-friendly eco chat, CrossFit, dance, and so much more! Whether you’re guiding an activity, sharing a smile, or simply being present, your time will make a difference.
We can’t do it without you—let’s create joy, build community, and bring inclusion to life, together.

Event date & time: 2025.05.04. (12:00 – 15:30)
Event host: Sunghwa Han, sunghwa@siwakorea.com
Venue: Seoul Foreign School, 39 Yeonhui-ro 22-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Naver Map: naver.me/GCvz5T2t
Number of participants: 15 volunteers (SIWA members and their guests only)
By attending this event, you grant consent for your image to be used in photography for marketing and promotional purposes.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.5.2. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Volunteering Opportunity
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30
The monthly SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Initiative, in partnership with Taiwha Fountain House, aims to aid individuals in their journey towards better mental health, fostering strength and empowerment for successful reintegration into society.
SIWA volunteers play a crucial role in facilitating enjoyable learning experiences and boosting participants’ confidence through unique cultural exchange and interaction. During the one-hour program, volunteers introduce and share diverse cultures from around the world with members of Taiwha Fountain House, all conducted in English.
Taiwha Fountain House provides a supportive community-based mental health rehabilitation program under the global Clubhouse International model. Clubhouse International oversees 320 local Clubhouses in more than 30 countries, offering individuals in recovery opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical services within a nurturing and familial environment.
If you wish to volunteer for this enriching opportunity and share your cultural heritage, please contact Abir Abdelli, the event coordinator, by April 22.
Event date & time: 2025.4.29, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Volunteer Coordinator: Abir Abdelli, siwa.abir@gmail.com
Venue: It is a 10-minute walk from Gongdeok station. (Abir will share detailed location information once the volunteers are confirmed.)
Nr of participants: 1

Additional Information: For SIWA members and their guests only
Note: Volunteer hours can be logged through the official VMS platform (Volunteer Management System), enabling volunteers to receive certified documentation for their service.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Vonzrr Seongsu, 13 Gwangnaru-ro 4ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
If you are a foreigner living in South Korea, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. You may have noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge will be useful to get around in everyday life.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings! Any levels from beginner to advanced can attend. Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean speakers. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.

Level: any level
Event date & time: 2025.4.25, 6 pm – 8 pm
Event host: Veronika Kim
Venue: Vonzrr Seongsu, 13 Gwangnaru-ro 4ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul // 본지르르 성수, 서울 성동구 광나루로4가길 13
8-minute walk from Seongsu stn. exit 1.
Naver map: naver.me/xdpFyokt
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.

By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.4.25. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

April Coffee Morning: Earth Day Celebration — A Crash Course on Climate Action & My Journey in Impact
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Heyground Seoul Forest branch, Wangsimni-ro, 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine. Our April Coffee Morning is a special one in honor of Earth Day — an annual event celebrated globally since 1970 to support environmental protection. We will have a special guest speaker from SFOC (Solutions for Our Climate) talking about climate action and making an impact.
Our Guest Speaker:
Emma Nijssen grew up in California and pursued her studies in Seoul and Geneva, experiences that shaped her global perspective. She has called Korea home for the past six years. Her career in international development has taken her through organizations such as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), where she gained deep insights into climate finance and international cooperation.
This year, Emma joined the International Communications team at SFOC, driven by a mission to spread awareness about climate change—its causes, its far-reaching impacts, and the actions we can take. She firmly believes that indifference to climate change often stems from a lack of understanding, something that remains all too common.
She is always happy to discuss, exchange ideas, or answer any questions!

Event date & time: 2025.04.24, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Heyground Seoul Forest Branch, 10th Floor (Round 28) / 헤이그라운드 서울숲점
Wangsimni-ro 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul / 서울 성동구 왕십리로 115, 10층
Event host: Sunghwa Han (sunghwa@siwakorea.com)
Guest Speaker: Emma Nijssen (International Communications, SFOC)
Number of Participants: 20
SIWA Coffee Mornings are open for both members and non-members.
Ticket price: free
By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
If you are a foreigner, living in South Korea, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. You might be allured into Korean culture by the catchy K-pop songs and romantic or action-filled K-dramas and movies. Or you just simply fell in love with the tasty food, the unique traditions and history, the buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2025.4.23. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.

By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

CANCELED – Parents & Tots Together: A Playful Gathering for Families
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Peace Park, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Jeungsan-ro, 14, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Our monthly meet-up for SIWA families with little ones is more than just a playgroup. It’s a place where bonds are formed, memories are made, and the joys of parenthood are celebrated together. Whether you’re a new parent looking to connect with others or an experienced caregiver looking to share your experiences or gain new insights, this vibrant and growing community offers a welcoming and friendly space for families of all backgrounds.
Parenting brings both challenges and rewards. We aim to support each other by exchanging valuable information, such as childcare tips, kid-friendly restaurants and venues, and sharing details about schools and hospitals. Let’s share the remarkable journey of parenthood, nurturing and guiding our little ones together!
Children will enjoy free play time under the supervision of their parents and are encouraged to share snacks and toys with others.

Event date & time: 2025.04.19 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Peace Park (평화의 공원), Seoul Energy Dream Center located within the Peace Park.
14, Jeungsan-ro Mapo-gu, Seoul | 서울특별시 마포구 증산로 14
There’s a large parking area in the park available for those arriving by car. You can use Naver Map and navigate e.g. towards 평화의공원주차장C“
Meeting location: We will meet in front of Seoul Energy Dream Center located within World Cup Park.
Naver map link of the meeting spot: naver.me/IxspNlt0
Event host: Sato Mitoma (Parents & Tots Coordinator) phone: 010-9422 4873

Number of participants: 10 families – SIWA members, their families and their guests only
Ticket price: Free / Pre-registration is required
Important notice: Please bring your own food, drinks and picnic blanket. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle.
City park etiquette: Maintain cleanliness – please bring a trash bag and dispose of all rubbish appropriately after the event.

By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (p.400)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors (p.304)

Event date & time: 2025.4.11. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.4.4. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.3.28. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
If you are a foreigner, living in South Korea, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. You might be allured into Korean culture by the catchy K-pop songs and romantic or action-filled K-dramas and movies. Or you just simply fell in love with the tasty food, the unique traditions and history, the buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2025.3.26. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.
Additional information: This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Volunteering Opportunity
2025-03-25 10:00
The monthly SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Initiative, in partnership with Taiwha Fountain House, aims to aid individuals in their journey towards better mental health, fostering strength and empowerment for successful reintegration into society.
SIWA volunteers play a crucial role in facilitating enjoyable learning experiences and boosting participants’ confidence through unique cultural exchange and interaction. During the one-hour program, volunteers introduce and share diverse cultures from around the world with members of Taiwha Fountain House, all conducted in English.
Taiwha Fountain House provides a supportive community-based mental health rehabilitation program under the global Clubhouse International model. Clubhouse International oversees 320 local Clubhouses in more than 30 countries, offering individuals in recovery opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical services within a nurturing and familial environment.
If you wish to volunteer for this enriching opportunity and share your cultural heritage, please contact Abir Abdelli, the event coordinator by March 18.
Event date & time: 2025.3.25 10:00 – 11:30 am
Volunteer Coordinator: Abir Abdelli, siwa.abir@gmail.com
Venue: It is a 10-minute walk from Gongdeok station. (Abir will share detailed location information once the volunteers are confirmed.)
Nr of participants: 1

Additional Information: Exclusively for SIWA members
Note: Volunteer hours will be logged through the official VMS platform (Volunteer Management System), enabling volunteers to receive certified documentation for their service.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Shaping the Future Together - International Women's Day Celebration and Panel Discussion
2025-03-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Heyground (Seongsu Branch) Skylounge, 5, Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, 8th Floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
This year, SIWA will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration together on March 24th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Heyground Skylounge in Seongsu-dong. In collaboration with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Women, we will host an interactive panel discussion featuring panelists from diverse cultural and generational backgrounds.
Aligned with the 2025 IWD theme, Accelerate Action, this discussion will feature a panel of experts alongside a special presentation by emerging youth advocates. Together, they will bridge generations and highlight the power of collective action in driving gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Our dynamic panel will include Dr. Asa Torkelsson, Chief of the Seoul Representation Office at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); Mr. Jinwoo Lee, Defence Protocol Officer at the British Embassy Seoul; Ms. Ingrid Lamperstorfer, General Manager at Anton Paar Korea; and an additional distinguished panelist to be confirmed.
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Event date & time: 2025.3.24. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Event host: Sunghwa Han, sunghwa@siwakorea.com
Venue: Heyground (Seongsu Branch) Skylounge, 8th Floor – 5 Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul / 헤이그라운드 성수 시작점 – 성동구 뚝섬로 1나길 5, 8F
Naver map: naver.me/xOCmI3hc
Nr of participants: 52, open for members and non-members
Ticket price: free
By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – monthly morning mingle
2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | The House 1932, 7 Mallijae-ro 35-gil, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine.

If you want to become a regular or pop in occasionally, just mark every 3rd Thursday of each month in your calendar, when we meet for our monthly morning mingle over a cup of coffee or tea.
These casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together, share a chat over a cup of coffee, hear about upcoming events, and get to know each other a bit better. Grab your coffee and come to our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces!

Event date & time: 2025.03.20. 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Event host: Ije Hunt (coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Venue / meeting spot: The House 1932, 7 Mallijae-ro 35-gil, Jungnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul | 더하우스1932, 서울 중구 만리재로35길 7 (600m / 8-minute walk from Seoul stn. exit 15)

Naver map: naver.me/FtTEaz7q
Additional Information: There’s no fee for these events, you pay only for what you eat and drink. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang (p.195)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (p.400)

Event date & time: 2025.3.14. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Connect: International Women's Day - Solidarity in Action
2025-03-11 10:30 - 12:15 | Heyground Seoul Forest branch, Wangsimni-ro, 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Join us for an insightful and powerful discussion in honor of International Women’s Day 2025.
This event is spearheaded by The Gallery in collaboration with the Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA), the American Women’s Club (AWC), and the British Association of Seoul (BASS). We are honored to welcome Ms. Alison Miriam Davidian, Special Representative to the UN Women Afghanistan Country Office, who will provide expert insights into the current situation and lived experiences of women and girls in Afghanistan. She will also highlight the critical efforts being made to support and empower them in the face of extraordinary challenges.
ABOUT UN WOMEN AFGHANISTAN
UN Women, operational in Afghanistan since 2002, is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering Afghan women across the nation. Through five main program areas, UN Women Afghanistan works closely with national women’s organizations to ensure critical support to women and girls, to amplify their voices, and to preserve space for them amidst one of the world’s worst gender crises. (More about UN Women at www.unwomen.org/en and blog.naver.com/unwomencoe)
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Event date & time: 2025.3.11. 10:30 am – 12:15 pm (the talk starts at 10:30 am, however, we encourage you to come already at 10:15 am for a cup of coffee and a chat.)
Event host: Sunghwa Han, sunghwa@siwakorea.com
Venue: Heyground Seoul Forest branch 10th floor – Wangsimni-ro, 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul / 헤이그라운드 서울숲점 – 서울 성동구 왕십리로 115, 10층

Naver map: naver.me/xOCmI3hc
Nr of participants: 17
Ticket price: free
Additional Information: Coffee and pastries will be served at the event. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.
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Note: We will continue to celebrate and accelerate action with an International Women’s Day Celebration & Panel Discussion on March 24th. The event will bring together panelists from diverse cultural and generational backgrounds for an open and lively discussion on gender equality and how men and women can work together to empower women. March 24 event will be open for both members and non-members, so if you couldn’t get a spot in this event due to limited space, we look forward to welcoming you at the next event on March 24!

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.3.7. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.2.28. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
If you are a foreigner, living in South Korea, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. You might be allured into Korean culture by the catchy K-pop songs and romantic or action-filled K-dramas and movies. Or you just simply fell in love with the tasty food, the unique traditions and history, the buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2025.2.26. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.
Additional information: This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – monthly morning mingle
2025-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Sailer Yongsan, 105-dong, 17 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine.

If you want to become a regular or pop in occasionally, just mark every 3rd Thursday of each month in your calendar, when we meet for our monthly morning mingle over a cup of coffee or tea.
These casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together, share a chat over a cup of coffee, hear about upcoming events, and get to know each other a bit better. Grab your coffee and come to our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces!

Event date & time: 2025.02.20. 10:30-12:00
Event host: Ije Hunt (coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Venue / meeting spot: Sailer, 105-dong 1st floor, 17 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul | 싸일러 용산, 서울 용산구 서빙고로 17 1층 12호 (4-minute walk from Sinyongsan stn. exit 2)

Naver map: naver.me/F889cmZK
Additional Information: There’s no fee for these events, you pay only for what you eat and drink. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Arts & Culture: Leeum Museum Tour
2025-02-18 10:30 | Leeum Museum of Art, 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Join SIWA member Katrin Karl for a visit to Leeum Museum of Art.
The Leeum Museum of Art, located on the eastern end of Itaewon, is the wealthiest, best stocked and most talked-about private museum in Seoul, funded by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. It houses both Korean traditional arts and modern arts sections, as well as several national treasures. Museum 1 is designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and Museum 2 is by French architect Jean Nouvel. In addition, Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas designed the Samsung Child Education & Culture Center.

Event date & time: 2025.2.18 / 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Katrin Karl, Coordinator: Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Address: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul / 서울시 용산구 이태원로55길 60-16 (한남동)
By subway: 7-minute walk from Hangangjin station exit 1
By bus: 110A, 110B, 400, 405 – get off at bus stop ‘Hannam-dong Community Cervice Center’ / 한남동주민센터
Meeting spot: Ticket box at the museum at 10:30 am
Naver map: naver.me/G8s9Eb2Q
Nr of participants: 15 (The event is only open to SIWA members and their guests)
Ticket price: Free

Additional Information:

Exclusively for SIWA members and their guests.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "E=mc2" by David Bodanis
2025-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “E=mc2” by David Bodanis (p.352)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang (p.195)

Event date & time: 2025.2.14. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.2.7. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.1.24. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.
