http://www.figt.org/switzerland_affiliate
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079 406 17 18
FIGT (Families in Global Transition) has, for over ten years, led the worldwide community in empowering international employees, their families and those who serve them in global transition. FIGT is the premier advocate and educational resource for families, organizations and service providers. FIGT builds its global community by bringing together corporate, international organizations, diplomatic, academic, military, missionary and NGO sectors to share and develop leading edge research and concepts that address international relocation issues.
Annual membership fees: No Swiss Chapter membership fees for 2011 and 2012, only events costs. Joining FIGT: 100 USD/year and a student rate at USD 35
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+41 21 613 36 68
Mission & objectives
International Link is an initiative of the CVCI (Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l'industrie – Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry) which aims to federate, represent and support international entities of the canton of Vaud by:
■ Promoting the excellence generated and shared by international entities
■ Helping create a common strategy and convey a positive image
■ Facilitating the integration into the local economy
■ Providing a platform for sharing experiences and best practices
Targeted audience
International Link is dedicated to the following audience:
■ International companies and local companies working internationally
■ Universities & Schools
■ International sport federations
Among this audience, the International Link activities are intended for the following groups according to the type of events:
■ Management of international entities
■ Representatives and staff of international entities
■ International employees
■ Spouses of international employees
Corporate events
■ Conferences and panel discussions on topics such as immigration, cultural diversity, vocational training, sustainable development, etc.
■ Meetings with local authorities
■ HR workshops on topics such as vocational training, employer contribution to childcare costs, etc.
■ Corporate volunteering days
■ Golf competition
Events for international employees and spouses
■ Welcome Days – Introduction to Switzerland and the canton of Vaud through an overview of the local economy, culture and tourism
■ Reloc'coffees – Networking and informative coffee events for spouses
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021 320 26 88
The IWC is a social non-profit organization run by member volunteers. Year-round daytime and evening events and activities are offered for English-speaking women of all nationalities and ages residing in the canton of Vaud and beyond.
Membership spans more than 30 different countries and activities range from kids groups, hiking, skiing, tennis, languages, cooking, reading, bridge, and much more. Check website for events.
Annual membership fees: See website.
InterNations is the no.1 worldwide community for expats and global minds, offering its members the opportunity to network, socialize and find expat-relevant information online and offline. With 1.4 million users, InterNations communities can be found in 390 cities across more than 195 countries – with 9 cities in Switzerland, including Geneva (about 15,000 members) and Lausanne (about 5,600 members). France also has a number of communities of which the two closest are in Lyon and Grenoble. Here are some of the services it offers members:
Friends – InterNations is a social media platform. It aims to introduce people from different cultures to each other, so they can begin making the most of their lives as expats.
Networking – A large portion of their member base is constructed from business professionals, leaders in their field, who are always on the lookout for potential business contacts and prospects.
Events – One of the many reasons to join the Swiss expat community, events are the embodiment of the company’s philosophy of bringing the online experience offline. They can range from large parties at exclusive clubs to small and private nights at the opera.
Activity Groups – Activity Groups are like small, private clubs and are one of the best ways to explore your new home, meet other expats, and even locals.
Guide – The Expat Guide provides all you need to know about life in a host of different countries. A great resource for those still in the planning stages, you can find out everything you need to know from national economies to visa processes, before settling on the country of your desire. For those already abroad, the Expat Guide is also a great tool for researching information such as social security regulations or good neighborhoods to move into.
Forum – Here, you can take advantage of the experience of other expats and find answers to some of the more particular questions of life abroad, such as ‘where can I buy a cheap bike in Geneva?”. The forum also has lively jobs and housing sections for those on the hunt.
Annual membership fees: None
www.LemanEvents.ch
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076 567 30 80
Léman Events Sàrl organises events and seminars to connect people and businesses. Léman Events is also the producer of the Léman Expat Fair, www.LemanExpatFair.ch, an informative day for internationals in the canton of Vaud and beyond. In 2011, for the first time, an International Career Fair (a collaboration with the CVCI/International Link) will be added to the existing Léman Expat Fair,. Mark your calendar for Sunday November 6 Beaulieu Lausanne.
Annual membership fees: None
