Women of Diversity welcomes extraordinary, friendly and forward-thinking women from around the globe! We are interested in attracting and maintaining active members who wish to participate in various activities and events, form lasting friendships and support each other in our professional and personal endeavors while celebrating our differences.

WELCOME to OUR AVID WORLD TRAVELERS and WORLD CULTURE LOVERS ROUNDTABLE!! "LIFE is a JOURNEY, not a DESTINATION! It is NOT measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the PEOPLES, PLACES and AWESOME MOMENTS that take our breath away!! Be an AVID WORLD TRAVELER (NOT a TOURIST) - internationally and domestically - with an insightful GLOBAL view of our WORLD!! As World Travelers and Culture Lovers, bloom where we are planted and commit ourselves to make a positive difference!" As a World Cult …

We all love to sip tea together, discussing great reads about travel, culture, and global issues with other women.  Please join and and find more at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Traveling-Women-Books-and-Tea-Club/about/

"New Culture" (http://www.nfnc.org/) is about creating sustainable, rich, intimate personal relationships, along with a sustainable world to enjoy them in, based on transparency, delight, freedom, and community. In order to create a New Culture in our lives and in the larger society, we put on events that help us develop the skills we need to make that real, including communication, self-knowledge, presence, conflict resolution, and effective activism. These events can be an evening or weekend, …

The Venezuelan Cultural Institute branch Washington, D.C. is committed to enriching the relationship between venezuelan culture and the rest of the world by sharing venezuelan's vibrant cultural past and present with the local community. Establishment in january 2013, the Institute is in search of presenting diverse, ongoing cultural programs and become a thriving artistic center in the heart of Washington area.

The American and European governments talk all the time about international issues. But regular Americans and Europeans don't meet often enough to discuss the big challenges we are facing, whether it's the Euro crisis, Afghanistan, or why we have a hard time finding interesting jobs in each others' countries. The US-Italy Global Affairs Forum promotes informal but meaningful exchanges of views on issues facing Americans and Italians, but also Americans and Europeans more generally. And most of t …

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

Welcome to the DC Latino Professionals Meetup, the largest and most active Latino Professional Meetup in the world! The DC Latino Professionals Meetup is a diverse mix of white-collar Latino professionals: from lawyers and MBAs to public policy experts and IT specialists. Approximately, 95% of our members have a Bachelor degree. Many of our members have or are pursuing advanced degrees.  The DC Latino Professionals also reflects the immense diversity of the Latin American diaspora. We host netwo …

Our mission statement: We are a social community in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area sharing the Japanese and English languages and the best of both Japanese and American culture. We host events in MD, DC, and Northern VA.  Study Japanese and/or English with a community that shares the same language exchange interests as you.  People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages 18 and over and all levels of skill. Unlike a classroom setting, we mee …

We are a group of dynamic individuals who get together a few times a month to practice speaking Spanish at restaurants and lounges. Our group is very diverse and loves to have new members. We are proud to be the third largest Spanish language Meetup group of the world! Wow!!! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you want to learn fast and in a fun way, we suggest you to visit SPANISH NOW: http://www.gospanishnow.com/ Spanish Now is opening 21 new cour …

We're a diverse group of ladies in NoVA who absolutely love chatting over tea, coffee and a wide variety of international cuisines, decadent desserts and fun events.  While most of our activities are in Northern Virginia (Dulles Corridor) we will occasionally schedule events in other areas.  Join us and forge new and lasting friendships over lively conversations, potlucks, games, fine dining, spa days, gala events, and shopping.

Introduction: Welcome to our social/cultural Moroccan - Americans meet up group where Moroccans and friends of Morocco gather to socialize; participate in cultural events; professionally network; exchange ideas; and brain storm to create new ways to encourage other Moroccan Americans to reconnect to their roots. It is a great opportunity for the: • Moroccan-Americans to gather and speak “Darija” and “Tamazight” • New Moroccans to the DC area can make new friends and feel welcome. • Creating opp …

Life coaches and coaching consultants help people succeed in achieving their lifestyle or quality of life. Come to meet and share with everyone about basic principles, your approach and success as you define it. Network with a wonderful group of professionals, life coaches, business prospects and community activists. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! You will not only meet life coaches at this networking event, you will also meet professionals and people of diverse background because our intention is to pr …

This is a group for young women of African heritage, ages 20-30, to come together and get to know each other. I am 23 and a Nigerian American living in the Northern VA area and I want to make friends with other young women who grew up like me. Nigerians, Ghanaians, Sierra Leoneans, Cameroonians, Egyptians, Kenyans, Eritreans,South Africans, Ethiopians, Moroccans, Senegaleses, etc, everyone is welcome!!!This group is also for people who are not of African-descent and are interested in African cul …

Join our group to enjoy Italian film screenings followed by engaging discussions.  You'll also make some great new friends in our group and enjoy many unique social events!  The films we're screening are carefully selected to appeal to diverse tastes with a strong emphasis on quality as judged by Italian film critics, industry experts and your Organizer.  Members of our group speak all levels of Italian.  We also ensure that every film has English subtitles. Do you love Italian cinema? Sei un a …

We host events relevant to International Culture! As you know, going international as an ex-pat, as a student or as a globe trotting tourist can be a life-altering experience and difficult to explain to others who haven't been there and done that. AND We all  have a diverse background and we like to celebrate our heritage in our daily lives. We believe that unique expression of culture and language is a gift to be shared and remembered for a lifetime no matter where you live. This group will e …

Think DC needs more diversity in its live music and nightlife? So do I! Join this group and be part of some of the newest innovative events in DC, intertwining dance, music, world cultures, and yoga! All good things that can be joined to foster diversity and unity in our community. Let's make a movement for true appreciation of different cultures in DC. Please visit www.rimibasu.com/kriya and sign up to support!

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …

We focus on social and networking events for people with language skills and diversed nationality backgrounds. Ultimately, we want to build a bridge for F1 International Students to success in the United States. We love to have fun, chill and have awesome parties!! We want to host events from relaxing dinner outings to exciting trips!!! We are waiting for people like you!! Come, join us and meet cool folks all over the world living in the DMV area. So if you are an international student or if yo …

Are you new in the area, looking to make new friends and meeting/learning about other cultures. Join us and let's meet new people around  the area. Either networking, making new friends, helping each other, charity work, or just catching up on happy-hours around the DMV area.

We invite you and your friends to attend this happy community social and business networking event to build community spirit and bridge cultural, digital and other divides! Let's meet up for conversations over lunch (self-pay) on the 3rd Sundays of each month to develop new friendships and community allies! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly …

Are you a girl who is new in town or just ready to make some new friends? Are you looking to build strong, meaningful relationships and make our little corner of the world a better place? We are a group of girls who are all of the above and so much more. We want to connect with others to befriend, encourage and support one another on life's journey. We are ladies with open minds and open hearts. We are diverse in our backgrounds and beliefs and we respect each others' differences. We are looki …

SALSA where you LIVE and LIVE to SALSA Salsa and Latin Dance Lovers of ALL SKILL LEVELS and STYLES as well as Latin Music Lovers are encouraged to join The Germantown and Gaithersburg Salsa Meetup (GGSalsa). This meetup will be the premiere go-to-event in the area every Sunday night at La Mexicana. SALSA SUNDAYS Our venue is built to accommodate a nice-size dancing crowd because of its spacious dance floor which will allow you to move and groove to a variety of dance styles. Catering to a divers …

Interested in a SPA? Not just the hair and beauty kind? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! We go to.... SPA WORLD IN VA LOCAL MARYLAND AND MIDATLANTIC SPOTS !FOR THIS SUMMER! AND SELECTED EVENTS ALL YEAR ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! We're visiting some great locations with OUTDOOR SWIM, SPA AND BANYA FACILITIES WITH OUR SPONSOR MEETUP! marnacamp.org! Wilkommen! DCMDNOVABANYAandSPA/ Unsere Gruppe umfasst Erholung Bräuche aus Deutschland und anderen europäischen Ländern! As you know, going international …

SPONTANEOUS MEET UPS WITH OTHER SINGLES INTERESTED IN DIVERSITY AND OPEN TO NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND CULTURES.  WE WILL MEET AFTER WORK AND SOME WEEKENDS IN TOWN CENTER AND ALONG THE PIKE.

The DC Dance and Martial Arts Meetup group is sponsored by Roda Movements Studio in Takoma Park and is looking to connect people who would be interested in fitness, dance and martial arts We want to celebrate the common threads of music, movement, dedication, and expression that unite diverse movements of Capoeira, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Muay Thai, also dances like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and fitness like Zumba.

Hey there. I'm hoping this book club will fill a gap that's missing in the local book club scene. I really enjoy reading books that are engaging and leave me feeling like I've learned something. I also really enjoy books that help me understand other people and where they are coming from. So I started this book club, which I've named 'People, Places, and Perspectives.' People - personal stories, psychology, sociology, anthropology Places - geography, culture, urban planning Perspectives - how ot …

Is your favorite food Boliche and you cant stop eating pastelitos de guayaba?! You love Celia and you're obsessed with Timba! You memorized Jose Marti but you've totally get Reinaldo Arenas?! Whether you were born in Cuba or the U.S., the purpose of the group is to provide a forum for Cubans and those of Cuban descent in the D.C. area to find each other, socialize, network, form long-term friendships and create a Cuban community. Our members live, work and hangout in the DC Metro area, and the m …