About Us

Who Are We?

The Benvenuto Club is an international association of English-speaking women with approximately 400 members. Our common bond is that we all speak English, although we come from more than 40 different countries. We are non-profit, non-denominational and apolitical. We encourage the membership of newly arrived women to Milan by providing a forum where they can make friends and participate in activities together.
Founded in 1967, the Club is also a member of FAWCO, the Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, through which it gains access to a world-wide women's network (www.fawco.org).

What's Our Purpose?

Everyone at the Benvenuto Club of Milan wants to welcome newcomers, women who have newly arrived in Milan, to a forum where they can make friends and participate in activities together, and where they can also become acquainted with Italian women. 
We do not take part in or promote any commercial activity. We do however take a great interest in Charity work and raise funds throughout the year to support our chosen charities. 

Who joins our club? 

The women joining our club are 
1) English speaking women, single or married, with or without children, who come to Italy and are looking for activities during the day and for help with settling in Italy. 
2) Italian women, who can speak English, and wish to meet women from all over the world. 

Our History 

The Benvenuto Club was founded in 1967 by a very small group of women, some Italian some American, who shared the interest in international cultures and believed in international friendship. At first they met at their homes, but when the number of members increased, they had to look for larger places. Women from other countries in Europe and out of Europe started to join the club, which now represents over 40 nationalities. 

Our Subgroups 

In the course of time two subgroups have been created inside the Benvenuto Club: A.I.M. (Americans in Milan) and O.A. (Orientals Abroad). You are of course welcome to join in their activities provided that you are first a member of the Benvenuto Club of Milan. 
Americans in Milan is particularly concerned in sharing information regarding the United States to members within the Club. Take a look at the A.I.M. page on this site to find out more about their activities and upcoming events. 
Orientals Abroad represent a group of different nationalities of Asia and focus on sharing information about Asian countries. The OA page on this website will tell you more. 

Other Groups within the Benvenuto Club of Milan 

The Benvenuto Club welcomes initiatives taken by its members. We thoroughly enjoy each other's company and use common interests as a reason to meet more regularly. In this way several groups reflecting members' interests have been created, such as: Garden Group, Book Clubs, Language Exchange Groups, International Marriage Group, Bridge Group, and Moms' Group. 

People and organizations that give us financial, advisory or active support

Where do we meet? 

Our meeting place is the Circolo Alessandro Volta, Via Giusti 16, Milan. It is easily reached by:
Buses 57 and 94
Trams 3, 4, 7, 12, 14
Green Metro line: Moscova station