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Accessible lift

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Accessible building

American Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (AmCham)

Established in 1961, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands seeks to further the development of commerce between the United States and the Netherlands. The organisation encourages and facilitates the transaction of business between both countries and promotes the interests of its members in matters of trade and investment. Membership includes an advocacy forum for important international policy-making activities, unique social and business networking events, and a cross-company Young Professionals Program.

InterNations

InterNations is a global networking community. It has an active online community but is also organising meet-ups and events for expats of various nationalities. Members can connect with compatriots, ask for advice on everyday life in their host country, provide other members with useful tips, make new contacts and find information.

Professional Women's Network Amsterdam

PWN Amsterdam is a city network of PWN Global; an international, cross-industry professional development and networking organisation, focused on maximising professional potential and advancing gender-balanced leadership in business and society. PWN Amsterdam works with a broad community of individual members and users, corporate partners and both local and international collaborative networks and forums. It provides knowledge, best practices and tools via content sharing, networking, learning events, instructive webinars, and mentoring programs.

Democrats Abroad Netherlands (DANL)

Democrats Abroad is the overseas branch of the US Democratic Party, representing Americans living in more than 160 countries around the globe. DANL organises social activities, voter registration and other events.

Canadian International Club of Amsterdam (CICA)

The Canadian International Club of Amsterdam is a social club that meets twice a month at various venues in the Amsterdam area. The group provides an opportunity for Canadians and friends looking for advice, support, networking, business opportunities and friendship.

COC Amsterdam

The country’s largest advocate of gay rights provides support to all LGBT people living in the Netherlands. Club COC also organises social events.

Singapore Netherlands Association (SNA)

This social organisation puts on various events to encourage friendships and social events for Singaporeans in the Netherlands and aims to serve as a main contact point for all Singaporeans living in the Netherlands as well as those interested in learning more about Singapore and its culture.

International Women’s Contact (IWC) Amsterdam

The IWC Amsterdam is open to all women who are living or have lived in an international environment. Its aim is to facilitate and foster friendship and understanding between women of all nationalities.

AMS Connected

A community with the goal of “getting expats out of their fishbowl and into the ocean called Amsterdam!”.  With 1,100 members and counting, AMS Connected puts on smaller-scale events that have you mingling with the locals, helping out at charities and discovering parts of the city and the culture you might miss out on otherwise.

Amsterdam-East Public Works Center

The Amsterdam-East Public Works Center offers a number of English-language courses, including woodworking, metalworking, stained glass and DIY workshops. You can also hire work benches and spaces for your own projects.

Moederskeuken

Moederskeuken (Mother's Kitchen) offers cookery classes  in a whole range of cuisines - including Dutch. Whether it is a team-building event or a night out with friends and family, a cooking workshop guarantees a fun and exciting evening. Each cooking workshop or  class at Moederskeuken) is tailor made and led by a professional chef.

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Bridge Club ABK

Bridge Club ABK ABK (Amsterdamse Bridge Kring), welcomes new players at all levels. 
Some members play just for fun, others also take part in competitions.  If possible, members are divided into groups according to their playing strength. Our regular club evening is Wednesday, starting at 19:30. Our playing location is Grand Café Frankendael, in, Amsterdam.

Kampus Productions via Pexels

Elisabeth Schlager

This native German teacher offers classes to English and Dutch speakers, specifically for business purposes.

The Baking Lab

Try your hand at bread making with expat-oriented workshops held at sustainable bakery and cafe the Baking Lab. Relieve some stress at the kneading table, and enjoy workshops ranging from basic bread to the art of sourdough.

Casa di Dante

This school provides informal lessons on Italian culture, food and language, focusing on social conversations, shopping, ordering food and other holiday tips.

A.S.V. Gay (Amsterdam Gay Student Association)

The Amsterdamse Studentenvereniging Gay, or ASV Gay, is a student association for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer students in Amsterdam.

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