international festival charity bazaar

Photo credits: Chrishantha Wijesekera, Inna Kravchenko

The UNWG organizes an annual one-day International Festival Bazaar for the public with free admission. There are gift items for sale from around the world and special food and drink offered by kitchens from many countries. There are also international cultural performances for the family. UNWG members and volunteers from the international communities in Vienna take part in the Bazaar. Embassies and international missions to the UN have provided support through the years. Austrian and international businesses also contribute to the success of the Bazaar. Since 1968, the Bazaar has raised over €5 million for charity.

With the funds raised at the 2024 Bazaar and money raised by other UNWG activities, the UNWG was able to grant € 82,409.60 in 2025 to children's charities in ten countries. (See the Charity page for details.)

The 2025 Bazaar was held in the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) on Saturday, 29 November. Preparation and work on the 2026 Bazaar has already begun.

Thank you to all volunteers, stallholders and donators who will once again join hands to help children around the world in the biggest charity event organized by UNWG.

For enquiries on donations and the event, please contact unwgbazaarvienna@gmail.com

Facebook: UNWG International Festival Charity Bazaar: https://www.facebook.com/unwgvienna

We welcome your generous support of children in need.
We accept cash and in-kind donations.

To make your cash donation, please deposit directly to the UNWG Charity account.
Account Name: United Nations Womens Guild (UNWG)
IBAN: AT61 1200 0006 9000 1300; BIC: BKAUATWW

For enquiries on donations, please contact Gerda Hofer or unwgbazaarvienna@gmail.com

National Goods

UNWG members, with support from their embassies or permanent missions to the UN, offer a selection of their national goods for sale. All proceeds go to children's charities selected by the UNWG.

world cuisine

Our members offer food and drink from their national cuisine for sale. Most dishes are freshly prepared in our members' homes using traditional ingredients. A taste of the best street food from around the world.

UNWG Fundraising

UNWG activities include the Kiosk, collecting and selling books in all languages, old coins and stamps, and gently used clothing and household goods. Other activities are making quilts, needlework, and growing houseplants. These items are for sale at the Bazaar.

Entertainment

Young talent and children proudly present their national costumes with dance and music on the stage at the Bazaar. Professional artists and the international community all share the stage, creating a kaleidoscope of sound and color.

Bazaar 2026 Participating organizations

National Goods Stalls

 

 

Restaurant Stalls

 

UNWG & Other Participants

UNWG Stalls: The UNWG organizes fundraising programs throughout the year. These stalls represent the products and results of these activities.

• UNWG Kiosk: Environmentally friendly products, jewelry, souvenirs, and more
• Second-Hand Books: Books in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese and more
• Charity Shop: Gently used clothing and goods
• Collection of antique stamps & coins
• Quilts
• Garden Club Plants
• Tombola
• Surprise Corner: "Small donation brings great joy"
• Garderobe
• Drinks

Austrian-based NGOs: We provide charitable Austria-based NGOs an opportunity to display their work and sell their products. Income from these stalls goes directly to these organizations.

Bazaar 2026 Donors

Sponsors

Major Donors

Donors

Summary of Bazaars 2013-2024

The UNWG has organized the Bazaar for over 50 years in Vienna. Click below for summaries of the last ten years:

2025   2024   2023   2022   2020-2021

2019   2018   2017   2016   2015   2014      

Bazaar contact

Bazaar Organizing Committee: unwgbazaarvienna@gmail.com

UNWG Vienna Office: infounwgvienna@gmail.com