International Groups

ACCESS

A not-for-profit organisation established in 1986 to bridge the gap between the international community and English-speaking services available in The Netherlands.
Telephone: +31 (0)20 423 3217
Email: info@access-nl.org
Website: www.access-nl.org

American Women's Club Amsterdam
Founded in 1927, the club now has approximately 550 members from the greater Amsterdam area. At the monthly meetings, featured speakers present topics of political, economic or cultural relevance.
Telephone:  +31 (0)20 644 3531
(answering machine) 
Email:  membership@awca.nl
Website:  www.awca.nl

Amnesty International

The human rights watchdog features speakers, film presentations, and discussion of activities and issues worldwide, often followed by letter writing, fund raising and public awareness planning. 

Telephone: +31 (0)20 626 4436

Email: amnesty@amnesty.nl

Website: www.amnesty.nl

Amsterdam American Business Club
AABC is a professional networking organisation whose main purpose is to help improve business-to-business contacts between Dutch and American businesses.

Telephone: +31 (0)20 520 7534

Email: info@aabc.nl
Website: www.aabc.nl 

Amsterdam House Harriers

Amsterdam-based kennel of the international drinking club with a running problem. All ability levels welcome.

Telephone: +31 (0)6 2423 0613
Email: hare_ah3@yahoo.com
Website: www.harrier.nl

 

Amsterdam Accueil
This non-profit association of French-speaking women in the Amsterdam area aim to help members settle in the Netherlands.  Email: contact@amsterdam-accueil.org
Website: www.amsterdam-accueil.org

 

Australian Business in Europe (ABIE)
ABIE is an organisation for Australians living in Europe and for Europeans wishing to maintain a connection with Australia.

Email: chairman@abie.nl
Website: www.abie.nl

British Society of Amsterdam
This group offers a varied programme of social and educational activities and welcomes all English speakers to its extensive range of events.
Telephone:  +31 (0)6 5170 8081
Email: webmaster@britsoc.nl  

Website: www.britishsocietyofamsterdam.org

Canada 2 Leaf

Set up in 2008, Canada 2 Leaf organises get-togethers once a month. Not strictly for Canadians living in the Netherlands, members also include those who have traveled to or lived in Canada for a period of time.   
Email: mail@Canada2Leaf.org  
Website: www.Canada2Leaf.org

Canadian Expatriates Club of Amsterdam (CECA)

CECA organises monthly social events for Canadians to meet other Canadians.
Telephone: +31 (0)65 428 43 35
Email: ducks@worldonline.nl  
Website: www.spetz.ca/CECA.html 

Democrats Abroad
The American Democratic Party organisation for some six to seven million US citizens abroad, it offers election information, voting assistance and a link to fellow Democrats in Holland.

Email: chair@democratsabroad.nl
Website: www.democratsabroad.nl   

The European Professional Women’s Network in Amsterdam

This pan-European network provides women with the tools, networks and support needed to assume leadership at the local, national and international levels.

Website: www.europeanpwn-amsterdam.net

 

In Players

Amsterdam's oldest English-language theatre company welcomes anyone with an interest in theatre. The group distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to a broad repertoire.

Email:  in.players.amsterdam@gmail.com
Website: www.inplayers.org

International Women's Contact, Amsterdam

The aim of the IWC is to facilitate and foster friendship between women of all nationalities, living in and around Amsterdam. They help members enjoy their new environment and gain a better understanding of Dutch life and culture. 
Email:  iwc_amst@euronet.nl 
Website:  www.iwcamsterdam.nl

The Irish Club – Netherlands

This club plays a central role in providing cultural and social links with the Irish community in many parts of Europe. Since its conception, the club’s activities include Gaelic sports, Irish step, Celtic dancing, traditional Irish music and Irish language. Website: www.irishclub.nl

 

Kea: New Zealand’s Global Talent Community

Dutch chapter of the worldwide expat and business association provides New Zealanders living and working in the Netherlands with a platform to meet each other and strengthen their ties with New Zealand and the Netherlands.

Telephone: +31(0)20 671 7017

Email: nl@keanewzealand.com

Website:  www.keanewzealand.com

 

Maison Descartes Institute Francais de Pays-Bas
Amsterdam’s oldest foreign institute, Maison Descartes serves as an ambassador of French-Dutch dialogue. It offers courses and workshops on French language and culture.

Telephone: +31 (0)20 531 95 01
Website: www.maisondescartes.com

 

MEETinAMSTERDAM
Join MEETinAMSTERDAM for a safe and relaxed social environment for twenty- and thirtysomethings. They offer a wide range of activities in the areas and trips further afield.

Email: meetinamsterdam@gmail.com
Website: www.meetin.org/city/MEETinAMSTERDAM/

Republicans Abroad Netherlands

This outreach programme for US Republicans in the Netherlands offers a platform for Dutch-American relations. In addition to voter registration assistance, they organise information drives and encourage intercultural exchange.

Telephone: +31 (0)6 1824 0923
Email: info@republicansabroad.nl
Website: www.republicansabroad.nl

 

Society of English-Native-Speaking Editors (SENSE)
SENSE brings English-native-speaking editors together to serve as a forum where issues of direct concern to members can be discussed. It helps editors to meet the demands in a rapidly changing profession.
Website:  www.sense-online.nl 

 

Singapore Netherlands Association (SNA)
Serving as a main contact point for all Singaporeans living in the Netherlands as well as those interested in Singapore. 
Website:  www.sna-nl.org 

 

Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the public speaking an leadership skills of its members. The Amsterdam chapter meets twice a month at the Hilton Hotel.

Email: amsterdamtoastmasters@yahoo.com
Website: www.toastmasters.nl

Vitis Amsterdamensis Wine Club

Vitis Amsterdamensis is an informal wine-tasting group that conducts its activities in English and generally hosts events in the Amsterdam area. New members welcome.

Website: www.vawc.squarespace.com

Wordsinhere  This Amsterdam-based literary group publishes literary magazine Versal, hosts the Open Stanza performance night and much more. Online listing of Netherlands-area literary events and resources. 
Email:  here@wordsinhere.com

Website:  www.wordsinhere.com