IIW President, 2024-2025 | Mamia Gupta
My dear members,
Inner Wheel Greetings to all of you!
I am deeply honoured and humbled to assume the role of President of this incredible organization in this first year of the second century. Our founder, Margarete Golding, envisioned a community where women could unite in friendship and service, and today, that vision thrives in over 100 countries with a membership of 1.2 million dedicated women. This vast network of committed individuals truly represents the heartbeat of humanity, beatingstrong and united in our mission to serve, empower, and uplift communities worldwide. Reflecting on the past, we owe a great debt of gratitude to our past presidents who have laid such a solid foundation.
Their leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have steered us through a century of growth and change, and it is upon their shoulders that we stand today, ready to face the future with confidence and resolve. Their legacy inspires us to continue their work with the same fervour and dedication, ensuring that the values they instilled remain at the core of everything we do. As the world’s largest women’s voluntary service organization, the Inner Wheel has a unique and powerful voice.
Our initiatives have touched countless lives, from educational programs and health services to disaster relief and social welfare projects. These efforts embody our commitment to making a tangible difference, and as we move forward, we must continue to innovate and expand our reach. Our theme this year, “Heartbeat of Humanity” – Every Beat Counts, Every Action Matters – encapsulates the spirit of unity and empathy that drives our mission. It is a reminder that every action we take, no matter how small, contributes to the greater good. Each heartbeat represents a story of hope, agesture of kindness, and a step towards brighter future for all.
IIW President, 2025-2026| Kay Morland
I am proud and deeply honoured to have been chosen to lead our wonderful organisation for the 2025-2026 Inner Wheel year and I thank you sincerely for this opportunity. It is not only an immense privilege but also a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. It’s my turn to Step Up & Lead by Example.
If my involvement with the United Nations this year taught me anything, it is that we, the members of Inner Wheel are among the most fortunate of women. Together we share a Friendship network which covers the world and provides us with opportunities to support each other, to serve our communities and contribute to the wellbeing of others on a global scale.
Our Inner Wheel objects – TO PROMOTE TRUE FRIENDSHIP – we all know, we are good at friendship, we do it well and we do it often.
TO FOSTER INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING – we action this objective every time we interact with other Inner Wheel clubs in other countries and support their projects and communities.
But the object which provides the most fulfilment is of course TO ENCOURAGE THE IDEALS OF PERSONAL SERVICE – and this is what I want to focus on. The way IW members go about making a difference. It’s not always about money but it is invariably about our support.
There are countless organisations and individuals who benefit from the support of Inner Wheel. Our clubs support charitable organisations and worthwhile causes locally, nationally and internationally by donating funds, providing goods and services and raising awareness of causes championing the health and wellbeing of women and children.
In line with our 2024-2027 IIW Project to “Reach and Inspire for a Better World”, we are encouraged to reach out with compassion and energy to weave a network of support that inspires the heart of communities, empowers others and bridges cultural, economic and social divides.
Inner Wheel members around the globe are helping many young people, girls and boys alike to be protected from abuse and exploitation, survive, grow and develop. We are all committed to giving compassionate support to areas affected by disaster and need wherever they may be.
Inner Wheel is fun and rewarding, we are a global friendship and service club with immense benefits, the benefit of knowing that we are making a difference. The benefit of working together, supporting each other and being part of an extraordinary organisation that enables us to contribute to the health and well being of our friends and neighbours across the world. The benefit of enriching our lives by being able to give back to others and that feels good.
I am extremely proud to be a member of this amazing organisation, an organisation of women from a myriad of countries, from varying backgrounds and cultures, each of us aged somewhere between 15 and fabulous, all enjoying the friendship that Inner Wheel has to offer while at the same time making a significant difference all across the world.
I urge all members to “Never lose sight of the needs of others. Nor forget to offer our help”. Let’s all make the most of our collective power to make a difference, to create recognition of Inner Wheel as a global force for the nurturing and empowerment of women and children, to ignite passion about worthwhile causes and to drive change whenever and wherever we can.
I encourage you to never waste an opportunity to reach out to others, to be kind, to be supportive, to
“STEP UP &
LEAD BY
EXAMPLE
In Friendship and with IW hugs