An exclusive club for those Professionals working at International organizations, including non-profit, charities, think tanks, embassies, diplomatic community, etc. Singles that want to mingle, share ideas, thoughts, cultural experiences and get together. We want to live life to the fullest and be enlightened by those we meet along the way! Globally oriented and Euro-centric mentalities are equally welcome! We want to hear different views and share fabulous stories, and learn something from eac …

In a city like DC, flexibility is key. So it connection. This meetup is inspired by and for young prof women for whom DC's multicultural & international vibe is second nature. Whether you've traveled widely or only vicariously with Anthony Bourdain; whether you learned a 2nd or 3rd language from family or thru school; if you want to connect socially and professionally with like-minded women, IWP might be the group for you. We want a casual & fun atmosphere with purposeful meetups: social activit …

The idea behind "International Best Girlfriends of DC" is to create a tight-knit group of international young and ambitious women living in Washington, DC only who are originally from somewhere around the world and who miss having a best girlfriend to share the pleasures and hardships in life. DC is a transient city composed of young professionals and internationals with whom we share fun and important moments in life; however, we all know how difficult it is to maintain these true and intimate …

This group is focused on bringing internationals and locals from the DC area together to build friendships through lively conversation. Internationals are invited to make friends and practice their English, and locals can come to meet people from around the world and learn about other cultures. Altogether, we're a fun group that love being part of the international community!

This group is for those interested in international relations, human rights and conflict resolution. The plan is to conduct meetings and discussions about current topics and to introduce new people to the work of Conflict Solutions International (CSI). Who says Washington is not a place for adventure? Come for a social discussion and maybe leave with a secret mission! CSI is a small, all-volunteer NGO. Central to its mission is not only a role of fact-finder but also of spokesperson for those pe …

The new School of International Service (SIS) film series, 3rd Thursdays, is held on the third Thursday of each month The screenings, in the Abramson Family Founders room, will start at 6:30 pm after a brief reception. This new series fosters global understanding through an engaging lineup of documentary films provided by Washington, D.C. embassies. Over the next few months films from Ireland, Germany, Israel, France and Thailand will be featured. See the 3rd Thursday webpage for updates. (ameri …

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to ta …

Russian Klub focuses on the enhancement of the Russian and international experience. With this experience as our common goal, our activities assist our members to exchange, practice and enrich themselves in the languages. Our group is open to everyone with similar interests for the languages, cultures, and meeting other Global Russians and Internationals in the Washington DC Metro area. Here is what we do, We welcome event organizers and project managers to organize international events using o …

This international group is open to ALL nationalities. You CAN be a native English speaker and still join!! It is a wonderful group of internationals living in and around Washington DC (DC/MD/VA) who speak different languages but whose common language is English. There is a small, annual fee of $5.00 for membership. The meetup is for internationals and native English speakers. We want to meet like-minded DC professionals in social, cultural, charitable events and practice English! FEEL FREE TO B …

This group is designed for internationals new to the United States. International diplomats, professionals and their spouses who are interested in “hitting the ground running”. Our meetup is a resource for discovering the easiest way to manage the details of daily living in the D.C. Metro area. Learn practical ways to make your transition into American culture smooth and satisfying. Join us for warm lively conversation filled with tips and tricks to solve just about any problem that may arise; w …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

WE ARE A GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS CURRENTLY WORKING ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AID, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. OUR MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS + SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO WISH TO COLLABORATE, NETWORK + SHARE IDEAS WITH EACH OTHER. WE WELCOME ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE GROUP, PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE REQUESTING MEMBERSHIP. THANK YOU! Thanks for checking out our new group. We have launched this me …

This group is for any Foreign Service Officer from the State Department, USAID, Commerce, Ag, or International Broadcasting Bureau, or Foreign Affairs Officers with the U.S. military, to meet fellow colleagues in monthly happy hours.  Hopefully, we can share experiences and tips about working in embassies or missions around the world, and perhaps where to find the best Pho or Pisco Sour around town.  If you stumble across this group, please do spread the word among your colleagues so that we can …

The Rotaract Club of Metro Washington, DC could be just what you are looking for, giving you an instant group of new friends, a fun social calendar and lots of opportunities to help your local community. "Rotaract" stands for "Rotary in Action" and is a program of Rotary International for young adults between the ages 18-30 focusing on students and young working professionals. It was established in 1968 by Rotary International and clubs are found in over 160 countries around the world. Our club …

Connecting DC's Global Professional Community... Have you ever wanted to meet and build relationships with other local Expats who can share your common experience or those who love cultures of other countries ? Imagine being able to meet others, to share in social events, business connections, food and music. The DC International Professionals Meetup is a network of professionals in the Greater Washington, DC area. Our group is made up of individuals who have lived and worked in countries al …

A monthly chance for those breaking new ground on, working in, or studying about international public health and epidemiology to network, relax, and meet other global health folks. Stop by our next event, and learn about what others are doing to improve the health of those in developing countries.

Young Professionals Amnesty International (YPAI) engages and supports Amnesty activists from diverse backgrounds entering the workplace. YPAI provides Amnesty and other human rights activists a space to network, organize, and contribute to the struggle for human rights in the U.S. and abroad. YPAI is structured around a monthly event that combines social and action-oriented activities focused on addressing human rights issues like Human Rights Happy Hours, Trivia Nights, Speed Networking events, …

This group is for adventurous young professionals who enjoy traveling, getting to know new places, making new friends, socializing, having fun, and meeting fellow young professionals. We will travel to national and international amazing destinations to experience their culture, food, drinks, music, dance, history, art, and more. We will have a great variety of trips, from three-day weekends to a week or longer trips to South America, Europe, The Caribbean, Asia, and more, as well as special trip …

A group for women interested in international law created by women in international law.

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 …

I created this group for individuals who have a love for travel and are ready to go but have some kind of hinderence. Mainly, someone to travel with. I enjoy getting away and live my life to travel. I am always thinking ahead to the next vacation. Work is only a nessicary evil to fund my love of travel. Friends usually say they want to go but when it is time to pay they are all of a sudden otherwise engaged and can no longer go. If this sounds like you then this group is where you need to be.Thi …

We are a group of movie fans who like to watch foreign movies and independent films. We normally meet before or after the movie over a coffee or a meal to socialize and talk about movies. To help new members find the group, we try to: 1) meet at the same time (25 min before movie starts; 5-10 minutes later, we go in to get seats); 2) meet at an easy-to-find location; 3) sit at the same place (third or fourth center row from the back). See you at the movies!

The Global Development meetup is hosted by the Center for Global Development in DC. This meetup is for anyone interested in international development issues and topics. Our meetups are intended to be informal group discussions and community building events. Hope to see you there.

Washington, DC SKAL is the DC area chapter of an international tourism, travel, and hospitality association. We are a member based organization always seeking new members for those that qualify in our market segment. Qualifications can be provided but essentially this group promotes travel and hospitality and is made up of senior managers and executives from the area that meet once a month in the DC Metro area.

Make yourself at home - welcome to the HOTCOE Meetup! HOTCOE stands for Hands-On Training & Career Opportunities for Everyone. We are the best at providing the general public with (a) hands-on experience, (b) access to just-in-time education, and/or (c) robust job marketing services. Our group is an outreach of Career Network Ministry (CNM), the largest job seeker service provider in the Washington, DC metro area. Our group is created for: Career discoverers exploring their career calling Aspir …

What’s a Rotary Club? Rotary is a global network of over 1.2 million community volunteers. Rotary members are business and professional people who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill, peace and understanding in the world. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, today, there are some 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries carry out service projects in their local communities and abroad to address such critical issues as health, hunger, illiteracy, w …

Black Is Beautiful Travel Group Black is Beautiful Travel Group was created because I want to travel with others more like myself. Whether it's a day trip, a short weekend get away, a week long vacation internationally or a once in a lifetime dream destination, our possibilities are endless. I find it alarming that "we" travel far less than any other race. I hope to change that in "our" community with this group. I also find that "we" come up with so many reasons as to why "we" don't travel. Fro …

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …