The Barcelona Women’s Network is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political social and charitable organization offering support and friendship to both local and international women residing in the greater Barcelona area.

Started by a small group of friends in 1998, the BWN has emerged into a dynamic and diverse group with an average membership of 210 women from over 20 different nationalities.

Our purpose is fourfold:

• Foster friendships and goodwill among women of all nations.

• Encourage a greater cultural understanding of the many facets of life in Barcelona and Catalonia.

• Showcase the goods and services of business members as well as provide professional networking opportunities.

• Give back to the community through fundraising for a variety of local charities, which focus on women’s and children’s interests.

Every month, BWN members enjoy exclusive invitations to social, educational, cultural, charitable, and professional events. They have access to member forums, member directories, special offers from sponsors and partners, and an amazing network of contacts, talents, and knowledge.

Every two years, the Barcelona Women’s Network selects two or three local organizations to support through financial contributions and with the time, talents and expertise of our membership.

We are delighted to lend our support to these two organizations during the 2016 – 2018 membership years.

The BWN is also a member of FAWCO (www.fawco.org), a non-partisan, not-for-profit, and international federation of independent organizations consisting of 76 member clubs that represent more than 17,000 individuals in 40 countries.

FAWCO’s mission is fourfold:

❉  Build strong support networks for its American and international membership;

❉  Improve the lives of women and girls worldwide;

❉  Advocate for the rights of U.S. citizens overseas; and

❉  Mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for education, the environment, health and human rights.

A Day In Barcelona Visitor’s Guide

As one of its projects, the BWN FAWCO Committee created a visitors guide to Barcelona that has been a life-saver resource for expats hosting out-of-town visitors. (Especially in the summer!) You can download a copy of  the guide here: A Day In Barcelona.