By joining the United Nations Association you will have the opportunity to connect with the critical issues confronted by the U.N. -- from global health and human rights, to the spread of democracy, equitable sustainable development, and international justice. As host chapter, we are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing our Manhattan community to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations. We host many events such as film screenings, Ambassador lecture series, t …

In 1968, Czechs & Slovaks under soviet-dominated communist rule yearned for a say in the governance of their own country. A blossoming of political discourse in cafes and pubs led to demands for self rule in the capital. Unfortunately, the Prague Spring uprising was crushed with Soviet Tanks, but their spirit inspired our group's desire to exchange ideas on the domestic and international affairs. Prague Spring was founded in 2003 in New York City. The group picks a topic, identifies articles or …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We are not limiting membership to RPCVs, but we do occassionally read someone's Peace Corps memiors. This book club is open to anyone interested in reading books by international authors and/or with international themes. We meet monthly to discuss the selection at a local bar/restuarant. We also like to catch a book-related or international film once in awhile. Events are free (members are responsible for their own expenses) but donations are …

This group is for anyone interested in reaching the Faith community by providing Public Relations and Marketing strategies to increase evangelisim and outreach. We will provide in depth PR, evangelistic, & marketing training and resources to create maximum results. Who should join this group? 1) Those who are interested in learning how to get their message out to the Faith community. 2) Those who are interested in reaching nations with their message of Faith. The Great Commission doers! 3) B …

The Brooklyn Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) endeavors to further the UNA’s mission to promote greater U.S. support to, and respect for, the United Nations. Our larger goal is to strengthen the United Nations system to carry out its mission, as enshrined in the UN Charter, to discourage and prevent war, protect human rights, and improve global living standards.

Meeting at great venues throughout NYC and Brooklyn, we always have a great time at our relaxed, open, and social gatherings. For all levels of NYC French Speakers in their 20's and 30's.

Established by the renowned Foreign Policy Association, the Global Career Boot Camps are designed to bring together and mobilize the next generation of actors in the foreign policy world through its specialized career development courses and network of globally-minded individuals. Established in New York City, the program has expanded to Washington, D.C. and Boston, and continues to grow.

Are you Polish (or with Polish decency) and want to connect with others in NYC? Do you want to find out more about Polish culture and have the opportunity to practice your language skills? Are you interested in European culture in general? This is a right place for you!!! This group is for Polish and those with Polish background who love to network and socialize. However, we do not limit it to Polish speakers only. Our members are from various European crowd. To join our group you have to …

Are you an intellectual dabbler? When reading choose your own adventure novels as a child, did you go back and sift through all the possible outcomes? Manhattan Lecture Lovers is a group of information seekers looking for engaging lectures across NYC ranging from the eclectic to the mainstream. The hope is to connect people with a love for learning, old and young, singles and couples, boroughers and islanders alike, in a way that fosters both community and intellectual engagement. NYC has some o …

Join us to enjoy the 2013 Formula 1 Season in New York City with other racing fans! Being the largest and most diverse F1 Meetup group in the world, we proudly bring a variety of people together to watch the best motor sport on the planet, Formula 1. 2013 is going to be the year before the biggest technical rule changes are introduced: this year the driver changes are the biggest news; second being the new "vanity nose" plate allowed to hide the stepped nose at the front of the car. Otherwise, w …

We are a friendly, intermediate to advanced group. What you will find here is a really good run, with some skilled and friendly players. We are an advanced or intermediate group (some high school or college level play is expected). Our games are all year round (yes, even in the snow). We keep fees low and charge only $4.00/per game as we are are committed to providing NYC soccer players with a reliable, organized, affordable, NYC Parks Department permitted, convenient place to play the beautiful …

Meet other local people interested in working towards nonviolent solutions to the conflicts in the Middle East.

Do you want to practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for a real language and cultural exchange? We are a group of people that get together to practice and work on languages! Join us at our weekly language exchange meetings to brush up on a foreign language and learn something completely new about another culture! Our members split into smaller practice groups to improve their French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and many other languages …

Konnichiwa! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to the Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

AXA Equitable Toastmasters Club is a local chapter of Toastmasters International which is a world leader in communication and leadership development where members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending meeting to practice first hand. Our meetings begin promptly at 5:45pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at the following address: Adobe Systems 1540 Broadway - 17th floor (at West 45th Street) New York, NY 10036 In order to gain access to the meetings you will need to …

Come join us for our Chinese Corner in New York hosted by Chinese Learning Fount! Take weekly classes in beginning or intermediate level Chinese or practice speaking Mandarin Chinese with other fans of the Chinese language at various Chinese-related events throughout the year. We gather to discuss topics such as the following: Travel Where have you visited? Which places have you found to be the most interesting? Do you travel for the food, the people, or the scenery? We will discuss and share ab …

This group has been created to bring people together that love to sing in both Japanese and English to do Karaoke around New York City.  Occasionally, we go to other music and cultural events, such as festivals, street fairs, concerts, etc. Since our members speak both Japanese and English, or are learning either Japanese or English, our meetups will be bilingual (unless otherwise posted.)  We frequently use our meetups as a means of language exchange. Anyone who joins to sing only in English w …

Creative Village NYC connects creative industry professionals, businesses and organizations with local resources, talent and services. We believe in facilitating interactive events that create a platform to promote, exchange and empower. Members are committed to the success of the each other and meet for the purpose of learning, networking and building partnerships. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Creative Village NYC welcomes service providers from all industries, creative industry professionals, interns, ent …

The Palyul International Mandala group is created by a practitioner of Palyul NYC who wants to share the up and coming events in NYC and in other states of the US. Palyul International is a worldwide Tibetan Buddhism organization, it is also one of the four main Tibetan Buddhism lineage, if you wish to learn more about the Palyul International, please go visit: www.palyul.org In New York City, Palyul also has weekly practice and meditation open for the public for free. For more information, pl …

Every PR professional I know wants to use their talents to perform important socially needed, cause-based activities. Especially now, during these extremely difficult economic times, thousands of important charitable programs will begin to fail. Remarkably, the power of PR can help many of these organizations to begin to prosper again. This marks the creation of the PublicRelationsCares.org national meetup organization, the first all volunteer/intern organization for socially responsible PR pro …

Hello! This is a group for folks that have started a grassroots organization working in Africa or who are interested in supporting causes related to Africa development. Those who are interested in travelling to Africa or whom have already been are welcome as well. Let's get together and share stories and are hopes for the future of Africa.

This will be a fun meetup with a serious purpose. Tai Chi is a simple and complex art that has wide ranging ramications. All meditators or those who would like to be are welcome to join. Those that wish to learn tai chi wull be able to to do so and we can also discuss our prior experience. We\ seek to connect Spirit with the ground whether that be individually or through group action. We will make sure that no one who comes will have wasted their time. We will be basing our practice on Hunyuan …

As professional communicators - we write, edit, do PR, plan, manage, strategize and implement communications plans for our clients and employers. We are talented, savvy and creative business people. Some of us are very experienced, some of us are just starting out, and we have much to learn from each other. Let's drink, eat, laugh and network so we can be heard, do our jobs better and grow our careers. You may or may not be a member of the NY Chapter of the International Association of Business …

A group for successful men who want even greater success with women and business. Add more horse power to your career, great car and amazing apartment with tools that work. You already have the beautiful woman, but you wonder about those exotic, sultry and sexy women you encounter during your day. Or you want to know how to reach this level. For the confirmed bachelor, recently divorced man, someone fresh out of a long-term relationship, want to date interracially, date much older, date much you …

Community focused on the Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) space. Goal is to share experiences, advices, and tool for this growing alternative asset class. US P2P Exchanges: Lending Club, Prosper International Exchanges: Zopa (UK), Squirrl (UK), Ratesetter (UK), Folk-Folk (UK), isepankur (Estonia), Rainfin (South Africa), Afluenta (Argentina) What is Peer to Peer Lending? * Current consumer banking market makes standard borrowing at reasonable rates impossible for some. *Peer to Peer lending provide …

Meet and practice friendly Tai Chi Chuan and explore related Yin Yang philosophy as on calendar: Tai Chi Form, Basic Push Hands (Tui Shou), Push Hands Meetup, Pana Practice (Qigong fusion), Noten Meditation and periodic workshops. We strive to cultivate a friendly and fun atmosphere, and many events are conducted in an informal setting. Any internal or external mind-body style / martial art is welcome, including beginners. For Tai Chi Form and Pana Practice (Qigong Fusion) an instructor will be …

Cooking Classes,Cooking, Recipes, Dining Out, Walking Food Tours and the list goes on... This group does anything and everything culinary related. I am a professional chef and hold all types of events from professional cooking classes to informal cooking events at my home. We dine out at high end restaurants, as well as restaurants that offer $20 all you can drink brunches. I am not elitist - good food is good food - no matter the ambience!!! I love exploring International cuisines - here you wi …

This group was started to by residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods (Crown Heights, Flatbush, etc.) to start a food cooperative grocery store in our area. This group will work toward planning, assessment and implementation of a food buyers or store coop with a mission of offering healthy, sustainable and affordable foods to the community. ANYONE is welcome to join, even if you can't (or don't want to) be directly involved in the planning process as important updates …