SWEA, Swedish Women's Educational Association, Inc., is a global organization for Swedish and Swedish speaking women who are currently living or have lived abroad.
Joining all members via our common language, ethnicity, and culture, SWEA becomes both a meeting place and a safety net having connections around the world. This makes life easier while living abroad and also supports members when moving back to Sweden.
SWEA's Goal
...is to preserve the Swedish language, support and spread Swedish culture and traditions, help create personal and professional connections, as well as establish a world wide network of SWEA members.
SWEA Supports
...education via scholarships and various projects with ties to Sweden.
SWEA International hands out two scholarships. One for researching the Swedish language, literature or society, and the other for studies regarding cross cultural relations. We also choose and honor the "Swedish Woman of the Year." The recipients are introduced at the annual Swedish Supper, which SWEA members from all over the world attend. SWEA Tampa Bay will have their own scholarship in the future. (Information will be provided as it takes place).
SWEA was founded in 1979 in Los Angeles by Agneta Nilsson, the organization today consists of about 8000 members, in 80 local areas, in 40 different countries, on six continents. Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson, is the association's honorary President. Åsa Lena Lööf has been President since 2007.
For further information about SWEA Tampa Bay
please send an email inquiry to tampabay@swea.org