01 / Foundational stage · 1–4 members
Build local roots.
Foundational members grow local relationships and coordinate outreach while contributing to global committees. The ambassador and campaign programs support early momentum.
Regional councils
Global connection.
Local leadership.
TIWN’s regional framework connects women’s leadership to local priorities—and brings promising local approaches into a wider global conversation.
Find your part
of the world.
Explore the twenty initial council areas. Each is a starting point for building local relationships and collaborative action.
8 initial council areas
North America
A council framework shaped by time zones, geographic proximity and population balance.
- Pacific Northwest
- Pacific Southwest
- Rocky Mountain
- North Central
- South Central
- Southeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Northeast
Eight regional pathways across Canada, the United States and Mexico.
3 initial council areas
Asia-Pacific & MENA
Three initial council groupings connect regional leadership across Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and North Africa.
- Southeast Asia / East & North Asia / Oceania
- Central & South Asia
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
The combined eastern region can develop into separate councils as membership grows. North Africa is included in MENA.
4 initial council areas
Africa
Four initial council groupings bring local priorities into the wider TIWN framework.
- West Africa
- Central & Francophonie Africa
- East Africa
- Southern Africa
North Africa connects through the MENA regional grouping.
4 initial council areas
Europe
Four initial council groupings connect women’s leadership across Northern, Central and Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe.
- Northern Europe
- Central / Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Eastern Europe
Regional councils adapt global priorities to local needs.
1 initial council area
Latin America & Caribbean
A combined initial council provides a shared foundation for regional collaboration.
- Latin America & Caribbean
Future growth may create dedicated Caribbean, South American and Central American councils.
Council activation depends on a committed core team.
Join the conversation about your region.
From connection to collective action
Start with people.
Build from there.
02 / Activation · 5+ core members
Set a regional direction.
With at least one Chair or Co-Chair in the core team, an activated council sets regional priorities, adapts global initiatives, develops local pilots, and shares its learning.
Support around your leadership
Local knowledge.
Shared resources.
Councils connect to wider TIWN and Spirit of the Game expertise. Members contribute where their strengths and availability fit.
Explore coaching & learning- Knowledge and development
Connections to AI for Impact Professionals and the coaching coalitions, with leadership and Train-the-Trainers pathways in development.
- Communication and outreach
Campaign resources, graphics, copywriting, and connections to SOTG’s global and regional communication channels.
- Collaboration that respects capacity
Support local events, retreats, or pilots where your skills align. Council membership does not require helping to run every regional activity.
Help your region’s
next chapter take shape.
Bring your local knowledge, domain expertise, and relationships into a shared global network.