IWP offers contact and support to women who are new to Portugal or returning home from abroad.  Moving to a new country can be intimidating as well as exciting.  IWP hopes to help members overcome the difficulties often encountered when settling into life in a foreign country.

While most members communicate in English, our membership represents many nations and one is sure to meet others who speak their native language.  By offering over 30 activities to participate in and many social events to attend every month, members have the opportunity to express their ideas, utilize their talents and enrich their lives through their contributions both to the group and to the larger community.

Portugal has much to offer the newcomer from varied food and wines to endless natural beaches, beautiful rivers and historic castles and cathedrals.  You can experience it all as a member of IWP by participating in tours, excursions, luncheons and activities.  Joining IWP will introduce you to other women with similar interests, hobbies or backgrounds, sharing in and enriching your own experience of living in Portugal.

For those with young children, being a member of IWP provides the opportunity to meet other mothers who can help you and your children adapt, find a new school, set up play-dates and find babysitters.