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IWI Membership

IWI Membership is open to foreign women residing in Istanbul who hold foreign passports or Turkish Residence Permit (İkamet İzni). You may apply for membership online or at one of our regularly held events or newcomers meeting. Please bring your passport or your Turkish residency permit. If you are applying online, our membership coordinator will be in touch with you so you may provide a scanned copy of your documentations.

All membership levels provide access to IWI "member-only" activities, the newsletter and special discounts from our partners. 


Need To Renew?

Sign-in to your online profile to renew online or send an e-mail to membership@iwistanbul.org with your name, e-mail address and the type of membership you would like.

Please review the IWI Privacy Policy  since you will be asked to accept the terms and conditions.

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Classic Membership

1000 TL annually (12-months)

Membership Benefits:
  • 1 classified ad free of charge in our Social Media (Facebook &  Instagram)
  • Participation in  unique IWI activities
  • Networking and access to resources for our members
  • Mom and Kids' group
  • Walking group
  • Participating in and building your local community via Neighbourhood Meetings (NM groups)
  • Providing a forum for members to express themselves and share their talents
  • Volunteering (providing infrastructure)
  • Creating programs and workshops
  • Writing articles for Magazine
  • Socializing
  • Providing a softer landing for new comers to Istanbul
  • Access to other members expertise, knowledge and referrals (doctors, lawyers, schools ext.)
  • The opportunity to become a Board member and drive decisions for members 
  • Gaining professional experience to use in your CV in  fields such as marketing, advertising, not-for-profit management, communication etc.
  • Partner discounts 


Gaining professional experience to use in your CV in  fields such as marketing, advertising,


Business  Membership

- Business Owner 2000 TL annually -Business Owners & Self Employed  

- Business Professional  1500 TL annually - Professional Women & Business Owners without advertising benefits

Membership Benefits:
    • The opportunity to network with other IWI Business Members on a regular basis –via regular monthly meetings and online group chat
    • Free admission to IWI Business Networking sessions 
    • Free admission to IWI Business Networking Workshops
    • Opportunity to Mentor Next Gen Members
    • At least one workshop a year to present your products or services to the IWI community, according to IWI rules and standards *
    • Discounts for stalls at IWI festivals *
    • 2 free advertisements in IWI Lifestyle Magazine *
    • 2 free advertisements in IWI social media per year * **
    • Listing your business profile in the Business Networking directory on the IWI  website and IWI Lifestyle Magazine *
    • ALL Classic membership benefits 

    * Business Owner Only 

    Advertising benefits are valid from October, 2023 to September, 2024 and do not roll over to another period in case they are not used

    ** Members are responsible for creating their own ads, including visuals and content. Each social media post MUST be different from previous one and contain useful information with your logo, and business account tag(s). We recommend one infomercial post a year.


      Honorary Membership

      Free- annually (12-months)
      women over 70 years of age

      Membership Benefits:
      • Participation in  IWI activities
      • Networking and access to resources for our members
      • Mom and Kids' group
      • Walking group
      • Participating in and building your local community via Neighbourhood Meetings (NM groups)
      • Providing a forum for members to express themselves and share their talents
      • Volunteering (providing infrastructure)
      • Creating programs and workshops
      • Writing articles for IWI Lifestyle Magazine
      • Socializing
      • Providing a softer landing for new comers to Istanbul
      • Access to other members expertise, knowledge and referrals (doctors, lawyers, schools ext.)
      • The opportunity to become a Board member and drive decisions for members
      • Partner discounts 


      NEXTGEN MEMBERSHIP

      400 TL annually (12-months)

      18-25 year olds

      (who identify as female)

      Membership Benefits:

      • Connect with others your age
      • Regular Social Events
      • Mix fun with professional development
      • Networking and access to resources for our members
      • Free admission to IWI Business Networking Workshops & Sessions
      • Mentoring Opportunities 
      • Regular Social Events
      • Participate in other IWI activities   
      • Partner discounts 
      • Opportunities to write articles for IWI Lifestyle Magazine
      • Opportunities to gain professional experience to use on your CV, in fields such as marketing, advertising & more

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