The WGO was founded in 1973 by a small group of expatriate ladies who saw an opportunity to help other women who had come to live and work in a new country and a new culture.  That year the original membership of 13 donated RO70 to charitable causes.  Membership has grown somewhat since then and during this year more than 1,300 members – and to date we have made donations of over RO100,000 to benefit many less fortunate than ourselves.  One of our main aims is to raise money for local charities and we do this through our monthly Lucky Draw and book sales - and of course we must not forget our foremost fundraiser, the Crystal Ball , one of the major highlights of the Muscat social season and not to be missed!

We enjoy a varied programme of Events from cultural trips and visits, inspirational, informative speakers and presentations, all in addition to our regular coffee mornings.  One of the highlights of last year was the hugely successful ‘Cultural Morning’ where ladies from all around the world modelled their national costumes in the enviable surroundings of the Diplomatic Club.

None of this would be possible without the tremendous generosity and support of our Sponsors and Business Partners who provide our members with many Benefits – and for this I thank them. 

Thanks are also due to you, our members, and to our behind the scenes Team who are generous of their time and skills.

          President
Women’s Guild in Oman