Joining Hands to Help Children

The United Nations Women’s Guild Vienna is a charity organization founded in 1967. It currently has approximately 500 members from over 100 countries. The UNWG also serves as a Circle of Friendship, offering support and resources for women connected with the United Nations Organizations in Vienna. The purpose of the Guild is to assist children in need and/or mother–childcare programs throughout the world. Language should never be a barrier.  Guild members come from many countries and there is always someone who speaks your language. Membership in the UNWG is open to any woman who is a staff member or the spouse of a staff member of the United Nations Organizations or Permanent Missions to these organizations in Vienna. Our members enjoy social, cultural, and educational programs.  We all volunteer, without pay, for charitable activities and enjoy the spirit of cooperation among a diverse group of women.

Charity

Each year the UNWG financially supports many children’s charities in Austria and in the developing world. This project-based program is organized for the sole purpose of benefitting children in need.

Friendship

Membership in the UNWG is open to any woman who is a staff member or the spouse of a staff member of the United Nations Organizations or Permanent Missions to these organizations in Vienna. Through activities such as language classes, yoga, walk-run, crafts, book discussioons and poetry reading, we learn about each other's culture and explore many facets of living in Vienna and in Austria.

Bazaar

For over 50 years, the UNWG has organized a day-long annual International Festival Bazaar for the public with free admission. In this time, more than €5 million has been raised  for children's charities around the world.

Kiosk

The Kiosk has been operating for more than 25 years since it was started by the UNWG Vienna. The Kiosk is the daily fundraiser of the UNWG; A unique feature in the UNWG profile. Operated by member volunteers, the Kiosk sells gift items from around the world, sustainable products, and their own handmade jewelry. The proceeds of this operation contribute a significant amount to the UNWG's charity funds.