I joined CIWOT quite a few years ago now and it has been everything it promised to be. A safe space for me to meet amazing women and friends who are passionate, supportive, caring and inspiring. It has helped me grow and become a better woman and given me opportunities to expand and explore new perspectives and opportunities. By volunteering to join the board and serve our members I have expanded on those opportunities and would highly recommend members to join the board at s

Many of our CIWOT members have expressed a heartfelt desire to give back through volunteering — but finding where to start isn’t always easy.

 That’s why our Community Service Coordinator, Tatjana Orlova , took immediate action as soon as she stepped into her role in June 2025.

 After contacting various organizations across the island, she compiled a list of places that currently welcome volunteers. Whether your passion lies in supporting people, animals, or meaningful comm

It’s such an exciting time to be a woman in business here in Cyprus! Over the past few years, I’ve witnessed a remarkable shift - more and more women are stepping into leadership roles, launching their own ventures, and making waves in the local economy. This rise isn’t just about numbers; it’s about passion, resilience, and a community that’s growing stronger every day. If you’re curious about how women entrepreneurship success is shaping the business landscape in Cyprus, yo

Starting and growing a business can be an exciting journey, especially when you have the right support and community around you. If...

Dear CIWOT Ladies🌸, It's been a hectic few months since the new Board were voted in at the AGM in June and what a turnout that was!...

Dear CIWOT Ladies🌸, A few weeks ago, several members asked me when I was going to do another blog. At the time I was unsure how to start...

This year has been a challenge like no other for us personally and for CIWOT It has been my privilege to see CIWOT rise to this challenge...

Thanks to all participants! We will announce in the next weeks the winners of the categories: animals, humans, skies, floral,...

It is empowering to me that the Spirit and Ethos of CIWOT is still alive and kicking and together we will see a brighter future for ourselve

Our last Casual Coffee Morning took place at Viki's house. Thanks Viki for the delicious cakes and, of course, for sending us home with a...

It is time to say goodbye to our Ciwot cookery Facebook page. But the delicious recipes are not lost!! Here you can download them and...

Green Peas with Meat (goat or lamb) (by Maria Vasileiadou) Ingredients • 1 kilo of meat cubed • 1 kilo of peas (frozen is perfect) • 1...

Pesto spaghetti (by Maria Vasileiadou) Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup fresh basil 1-2 gloves garlic 1/2 cup pine nuts 2...

Mexican Style Chicken Wings