About Woven

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Weaving Together Stories, Resources, and Communities Abroad

Woven serves as the intertwining threads between existing communities for women living abroad, bringing together diverse voices, mapping support networks, and filling critical resource gaps.

We believe that behind every expatriate statistic is a woman with a story worth telling. Rather than creating another community platform, we curate and connect—weaving together authentic stories, quality resources, and wisdom that help women thrive across borders.

Our Purpose

The journey abroad is filled with both exhilarating possibilities and profound challenges. While numerous communities and resources exist for women living internationally, they often remain fragmented and difficult to discover precisely when needed most.

Woven addresses this challenge by:

• Strengthening what exists - Amplifying the voices and impact of established communities

• Connecting what's fragmented - Creating pathways between complementary resources

• Creating only what's missing - Developing targeted content that fills critical gaps

Through thoughtful curation rather than creation, we serve as a compass helping you navigate the complex landscape of living abroad.

The Community Atlas

At the heart of Woven is our growing Community Atlas—a visually engaging, searchable resource mapping women's communities worldwide. The Atlas helps you discover:

• Region-specific communities across diverse focus areas

• Digital platforms and in-person gathering spaces

• Specialised groups addressing specific expatriate needs

• Accessibility information including language, costs, and entry points

Unlike a simple directory, our Atlas contextualises each community within the broader ecosystem of support, helping you find not just any community, but the right community for your unique situation and needs.

The Woven Spotlight Series

Our Spotlight Series weaves together authentic stories from women living far from home, connecting you to diverse voices, supportive communities, and wisdom on belonging, becoming, and beginning again across borders.

Each Spotlight features:

• Personal journeys and insights from women in diverse locations

• Specific communities that have supported their integration

• Practical wisdom for navigating similar challenges

• Resources they recommend based on lived experience

We also highlight Community Builders—women who have created vital support spaces—through our Community Blueprints initiative, documenting successful models that can inspire similar efforts in underserved regions.

Our Guiding Principles

• Curation over Creation: We don't aim to replace existing communities but rather connect and amplify them

• Authentic Voices: We prioritise real stories from diverse women over generic advice

• Thoughtful Connection: We carefully match women to resources and communities that serve their specific needs

• Gap-Filling Focus: We create content only where critical needs are unaddressed

• Global Perspective: We represent experiences from underserved regions and diverse backgrounds

Who We Serve

For Women Living Abroad

Whether you're preparing to move, newly arrived, or well-established in your host country, Woven connects you with authentic stories, quality resources, and specialised communities tailored to your unique journey.

For Community Leaders

Woven amplifies your community's impact by documenting successes, distilling wisdom, and connecting new members to your specialised resources while reducing administrative burden through shared knowledge.

For Corporate Partners

Support your international assignees and their partners with cultural resources, community connections, and insights that enhance integration success, complement existing relocation benefits, and address the human side of global mobility.

Join the Tapestry

Your journey abroad is unique. Your support should be too.

Subscribe to Woven to receive curated insights, community spotlights, and practical wisdom that connects you to the stories, resources, and communities you need to thrive abroad.

Are you a community leader or a woman with an expatriate story to share? We'd love to feature your insights in our growing tapestry of voices. Email Weiwei to learn more about contributing to Woven.

Woven: Threads that connect women across borders