International Creative Women When we leave our country, family, and loved ones behind to move to the other side of the world, it can sometimes take a minute to feel at home. Last year, when I moved to the Netherlands from India, I faced the same predicament. Lucky for me, I found International Creative Women! They welcomed me with open arms, and the support I have gotten from them is overwhelming. All the members of the group strive to help others, and it is this feeling of solidarity that one so desperately seeks in a foreign land. Founded less than two years
environment that helps them
hassle to open a small business
back by two incredible women,
realize their true potential. I
here, not when I had these lovely
the community has now grown to
first met these talented ladies
ladies supporting me!
more than 150 ladies from over 40
at a Coffee and Ideas session
different countries. At the heart
before the pandemic, and it
But then the pandemic hit,
of it all, the community provides
was absolutely delightful! For
and morals went down. People
an opportunity for internationals
the first time, I felt like I was
felt unproductive at home and
to integrate themselves into
with like-minded people, and
spirits were low. Even then, the
an
as though it wouldn’t be a big
community was hard at work
innovative
and
diverse
organizing online events to keep people inspired and productive. In an attempt to spread positive vibes during the pandemic, many of us got together to make free handmade cards to send to the elderly, and anyone who needed messages of support. More than 200 cards were made, full of colours and love, which brought many smiles! As workshops or meetings could not be arranged due to the pandemic, were
Well-being
introduced.
Weeks
Over
the
course of four weeks, numerous talented ladies gave online talks and workshops to deal with the crisis, and spread positive messages. The idea was to stay connected,
stay
active,
and
