International Inner Wheel

Inner Wheel is where members volunteer in friendship to serve the communities worldwide.

Members of Inner Wheel uphold THREE objectives:
PROMOTING true friendship
ENCOURAGING the ideals of personal service
FOSTERING international understanding

Established since 1924, Inner Wheel members are working together with VISION and STRATEGIES, demonstrating who we are and what we stand for.

In our world where so many are in conflict and despair, come join Inner Wheel in promoting compassion, empathy, tolerance and harmony within our communities.


President’s Theme 2025-26

Each year, the International President presents a theme to unite members towards a common achievement. When over 115,000 members prevail with one passion, the results can create the change across nations and for generations.

The International Inner Wheel theme led by President Kay Morland for 2025-2026 is
STEP UP & LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Inner Wheel Theme 2025-2026 logo
Click to read the full text (PDF).

The INSPIRATION as Inner Wheel members

Inner Wheel is the wonderful organisation that has given all of us the chance to STEP UP and champion women and girls. We have the opportunity to create programmes that serve the needy and less fortunate in society, and to support women, children and their communities.

The hidden benefit of our service projects, in fact the gift we receive by our actions, is the sense of achievement we feel. That wonderful warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you help somebody in need, when you simply brighten someone’s day just because you can.

At the end of the day what really matters is not what we brought but what we built, not what we received but what we shared, not our competence but our character, and not our success but our significance.

Home is behind you, Inner Wheel is around you and the world is ahead. The future of Inner Wheel is in our hands — let’s all Step Up and Lead by Example.

Be the first to say “Hello”.

Be kind, leave a legacy of love and kindness.
Be thoughtful, compliment people every day.
Be considerate, treat everyone the way you want to be treated.
Be supportive, never deprive someone of hope, it may be all they have.

Be kinder than necessary,
never waste an opportunity to be kind.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind!
Every act of kindness is a piece of love we leave behind.

Be the inspiration to like-minded women,
encouraging them to be involved in our magnificent organisation.
Be the Club member who is first to raise her hand,
inspiring others to do the same.

Be the very best version of you and inspire others to do likewise.
Step up and contribute to a positive legacy.

Kay Morland,
President 2025-2026
International Inner Wheel


For more information on E-Clubs, please contact:
Mr Alan Phillips, alan@internationalinnerwheel.org (Administrator)


International Social Project Campaign 2024-27

Every three years, the International Governing Body would choose a project by majority vote prior to the World Convention. This social project is supported by Clubs worldwide. The first social project was revealed at the Stockholm Convention on 18-20 May 2000. Read more.

The social project theme for 2024-2027 is REACH & INSPIRE.

Reach & Inspire, International Social Project Campaign 2024-2027

THE KEY AREAS:

  • Community – Relationships
  • Health & Wellness
  • Cultural
  • Empowerment
  • Environment


To know more, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

🔹 IW India
🔹 Event: INVITATION to the national webinar "A kind heart finds ways to give even beyond life" from Association President Jyoti Mahipal and District 310 Chairman Shalini Gupta.

Time: Apr 17, 2026 04:00 PM India
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84976520040?pwd=oxjpRIJjiYi8oIng1d0vq9w17wQZyj.1

Meeting ID: 849 7652 0040
Passcode: 1563
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🔹 IW Switzerland & Liechtenstein, District 199
🔹 Event: International President Kay Morland’s Special Day in Basel, in the mountains and to French-speaking Switzerland

On 18 March 2026, the three Basel Inner Wheel Clubs – Basel Wettstein, Basel-Riehen and Laufen – had the pleasure of welcoming International President Kay Morland. She was received at the airport by Board Director Ursula Eigenmann and National Representative Rosita Geiger. President Kay and partner Mr Terrence Pollock were escorted on a guided tour of all the delights of Basel, the centre of humanism. In the evening, President Kay was fêted to a banquet with about 70 members from the three Clubs at the historically rich Safran Guild. District Chairman (2026-27) Ursula Affolter presented the Inner Wheel year shaped by District Chairman Theresia Münch’s motto “We Live Inner Wheel”. The project “Women for Women” (Winterhilfe) gave meaningful support to women in difficult life situations. Another project with “Lebensfreude!” is dedicated to bringing joy and improving the quality of life for people living with dementia or disabilities. The highlight was President Kay’s inspiring speech. She talked about leadership and responsibility and what it means to engage with others with integrity, respect and humanity. As a token of her visit, she presented colourful scarves to the district members. The finale was a performance of the Drum Academy Basel-Stadt celebrating the Fasnacht with pipes and drums, a powerful moment that beautifully united tradition and the present. In the next 3 days before their flight home from Geneva, President Kay and Terry were accompanied to Grindelwald by train to Montreux and La Tour-de-Peilz, where members from several Inner Wheel Clubs had the opportunity to meet the International President in person.

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1) President Kay presented colourful scarves to Rosita Geiger and Ursula Affolter

2) At the historically rich Safran Guild. (From left) President Kay, Ursula Eigenmann, Rosita Geiger, Deputy NR Franziska Zaugg, Ursula Affolter, District Chairman (2027-28) Maggie Rüeger, District Treasurer Marie-Christine Könecke, District Webmaster Simone Keller, Presidents of the 3 clubs in Basel and 2 founding Presidents.

3) A guided tour of all the delights of Basel with members on the steps of Basel Town Hall, built between 1504 and 1514.

4) At Eigergletscher in Grindelwald (from left): Ursula Eigenmann, IIW President Kay, Maggie Rüeger, Marie-Christine Könecke, District Secretary Ildiko Cameron, Rosita Geiger, Franziska Zaugg, and Terrence Pollock.

5) At Montreux: IIW President Kay and Theresia Münch.

6) At La Tour-de-Peilz (from left): Past IIW Board Director and Castle Guide Angelika Walde, IIW President Kay, and Theresia Münch.

7) At Montreux (Castle Chillon), from left: Angelika Walde, Terrence Pollock, IIW President Kay, Maggie Rüeger, and Theresia Münch.

8 ) By train to Montreux (from left): Marie-Christine Könecke, Rosita Geiger, Maggie Rüeger, IIW President Kay, and Terrence Pollock.

9) At La Tour-de-Peilz, several Inner Wheel Club Nyon members met IIW President Kay and Theresia Münch.
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🔹 IW Egypt & Jordan, District 95
🔹 Event: Cooperation Protocol signed with Baheya Hospital

As part of its pioneering humanitarian and community role, Inner Wheel District 95 led by Hanaa El-Sadat, visited Baheya Foundation on Monday, 6 April 2026, to sign a joint cooperation protocol with the hospital. The protocol was signed with Laila Salem, a member of the Board of Trustees and granddaughter of Mrs Baheya Wahby, whose inspiring story led to the establishment of the hospital—now a symbol of hope and support for breast cancer patients across Egypt.
This collaboration aims to support the treatment of women diagnosed with breast cancer, reflecting Inner Wheel’s ongoing commitment to women’s health and empowerment and to enhancing access to comprehensive medical care. Under this protocol, Inner Wheel Clubs of District 95 will cover the treatment costs of 10 breast cancer patients, with a total contribution of EGP 1,200,000. This initiative helps ease the financial burden of patients and their families, offering them a real opportunity for treatment and hope. The event was held in the presence of Samia Abu El-Fetouh (National Representative of District 95), Mona El-Gomaiy (District Vice-Chairman), and Nevine Abdel Rasoul (District Treasurer), and a number of Inner Wheel Club Presidents and members, reflecting a strong spirit of unity and solidarity among all clubs. In her speech, Ms Hanaa El-Sadat emphasised that this protocol is an extension of a long-standing and impactful partnership spanning several years with Baheya Hospital. She highlighted that supporting women throughout their journey with illness is a humanitarian duty before being a community responsibility. This cooperation comes in line with the vision of the International Inner Wheel's theme: “Step Up and Lead by Example".
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🔹 IW Malaysia, District 330
🔹 Inner Wheel Club of Butterworth
🔹 Event: Inner Wheel shows support at the Penang state's commemoration of International Women's Day

Members of Inner Wheel were invited to attend a press conference held at KOMTAR, Penang, on 11 February to mark the official launch of the International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations. The event was officiated by Lim Siew Khim, Penang State Executive Councillor for Social Development, Welfare and Non-Muslim Affairs, together with Ong Bee Leng, CEO of the Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC), and Rohana Abdul Ghani, Member of the PWDC Board of Directors. The press conference brought together representatives from government agencies, NGOs, the private sector and members of the media. In solidarity with the occasion, many attendees wore purple, the symbolic colour of International Women’s Day. Inner Wheel was proudly represented by Sally Koh, (President, Inner Wheel Club of Penang); Dr Lalitha Ramasamy (President, Inner Wheel Club of Butterworth), District Secretary Lucy Barrock; and Sellam Murugiah (Committee Member, Inner Wheel Club of Butterworth). In her address, The Honourable Lim highlighted Penang’s 14th year of commemorating International Women’s Day and shared key initiatives aimed at empowering women and enhancing their quality of life. The 2026 theme, “Give To Gain” (Beri Demi Perkasa) reflects the spirit of collective contribution towards women’s empowerment, with various programmes planned throughout March by strategic partners.

Photos:
1) Inner Wheel representatives at the function.
2) Inner Wheel, one of Penang state's strategic partners.
3) Officials and all attendees.
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🔹 IW Northern Cyprus, District 222
🔹 Inner Wheel Club of Bellapais Begonvil
🔹 Event: Donations to Tatlisu Primary School to celebrate Children's Day

The Club donated a piano and various musical instruments for the marching band of the Tatlısu Primary School. During the visit on March 25, 2026, the instruments were presented to Principal Semay Çavuş and Music Teacher Kübra Amcazade by Club President Şifa Otcuoğlu, Founding President Eser Özyalçın, Secretary Derya Manavoğlu, and member Aslı Giray Akyunak (who is also the accompanist of the club’s choir). As the school’s 128 students had no musical instruments before, the donation was met with great joy. The school announced that preparations for the April 23 Children’s Day celebrations would begin immediately and invited the club to attend. The visit was further enriched by the reunion of music teacher Kübra Amcazade with her former university instructor Aslı Giray Akyunak. Students thanked the Club by performing “Al Yemeni Mor Yemeni” with piano accompaniment, and the school presented certificates of appreciation and local gifts. The Club expresses gratitude for the warm hospitality and looks forward to future collaborations.

Photos:
1) Handover of musical instruments to the school authorities.
2) A group photo with the music teacher and the piano.
3) Presentation of gifts and certificates by the school administration.
4) A captured moment in front of the school with the school principal, Club President and Club Officials.
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