Women Community Events in Fairfax, VA

Join us for a special BuildHER community night celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through food, culture, connection, and sisterhood. Sazón & Sisterhood: A BuildHER Potluck 🤎 📅 September 10 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Morek Showroom Join us for a special BuildHER community night celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through food, culture, connection, and sisterhood. Sazón & Sisterhood is a potluck-style gathering where we can slow down, share a meal, celebrate our roots, and connect with other women in the community beyond business. Bring: • A dish, dessert, or drink to share • Your business cards • Your story, your culture, and your appetite 🤎 Come ready to meet someone new, share what you’re building, support another woman, and enjoy an evening around the table together. Whether you’re bringing a family recipe, something that represents your culture, or simply a favorite dish, there’s a seat for you. Come for the sazón. Stay for the sisterhood. 🤎

WAPPNA—Women Physicians of APPNA—represents a powerful community of women physicians dedicated to empowering women and children across North America and Pakistan. Founded in 2008 by visionary women physicians including Dr. Naheed Chaudhry, Dr. Humeraa Qamar, Dr. Shaheen Mian, and Dr. Sarwat Iqbal, this Fairfax, VA-based organization emerged from a shared recognition that women physicians needed a focused platform to address underserved populations and advance women's leadership in medicine. What distinguishes WAPPNA is its commitment to both professional excellence and humanitarian impact. The founding members realized that while the broader APPNA organization had achieved tremendous success, a specialized focus on women's empowerment and children's welfare required a dedicated entity with limited resources but unlimited passion. This philosophy has proven transformative—WAPPNA has evolved from facing initial skepticism into a recognized and respected force within the medical community, attracting physicians who share a deep commitment to serving the vulnerable. Today, WAPPNA fosters meaningful connections among its diverse membership through networking events, wellness initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and professional development programs. The organization's current leadership, including President Dr. Naheed Chaudhry, continues to build on this legacy by organizing collaborative events and exploring innovative ways to support members' holistic well-being. Beyond professional advancement, WAPPNA members have participated in medical missions to assist Rohingya refugees and engaged in various social welfare initiatives. For women physicians seeking a community that values both professional growth and meaningful service, WAPPNA offers membership that connects you with like-minded professionals dedicated to positive change.

Since its establishment in March 2019, the International Foundation for Women's Empowerment has been transforming lives in Fairfax, Virginia and across the globe. This non-partisan non-profit organization recognizes that women represent approximately half of the world's population, and believes that empowering women strengthens communities and society as a whole. IFWE welcomes both women seeking empowerment and men committed to supporting women's advancement, creating an inclusive movement for positive change. The foundation operates through a network of dedicated volunteers and professionals who serve on Leadership Committees for Women's Empowerment, Executive Teams, and Support Committees established in countries worldwide. IFWE's approach is rooted in the belief that women face unique challenges requiring tailored support and community-driven solutions. The organization invites participation in multiple ways: women can attend workshops to develop skills and confidence, volunteer to lead workshops empowering others, help establish chapters in their communities, join leadership committees, assist with coaching using Harvard's evidence-based pedagogy, partner with the organization, or contribute financially to the cause. Operating from Fairfax, VA as a subsidiary of the American Foundation for Educational Excellence, IFWE has built partnerships with UN agencies and international NGOs to amplify its mission. The foundation emphasizes that meaningful change happens through collective action, offering opportunities for women and men to become part of a global movement dedicated to helping women thrive personally and professionally, regardless of background or circumstance.