Q&A

Q: What is EGOW?

 A: EGOW, which stands for English-speaking group of women who love women, is a social group based in Brussels, Belgium. The group aims to provide a welcoming community of women who love women of different nationalities and backgrounds.

Q: When was EGOW founded?

A: EGOW was founded around 30 years ago.

Q: What is the purpose of the group?

 A: The primary purpose of EGOW is to organize social activities to help women connect with others in a relaxed and friendly environment. The group is non-political and focuses on building a community.

Q: Who can join EGOW? 

A: The group is open to “women who like women,” which is a term used to include all variations of gender identity and expression. Activities are held in English.

Q: What kind of activities does EGOW organize? 

A: EGOW organizes a wide variety of social events, including brunches, parties, bar nights, sports, and cultural outings. 

Q: Is there a membership fee to join? 

A: No, there is no membership fee to join EGOW. However, as a non-profit organization, we welcome voluntary donations to help cover our running costs. It is possible that some events require an entrance fee to cover the cost of the organization.

Q: How can I stay informed about EGOW events? 

A: We have a public Instagram account, a public Facebook page and a secret Facebook group for more frequent, last-minute communications and meetups. Recently a Whatsapp Channel has been created. It is not a chat where people can write or interact. The WhatsApp Channel is a one-way broadcast tool where admins can send updates to followers who cannot reply or send messages back, in total privacy. Write us an e-mail via egow11@gmail.com if you want to join the WhatsApp channel or the EGOW secret FB group.

Q: How is EGOW organized?

A: Egow activities are organized by a group of people called the Egow Committee. The group is currently composed of volunteers with different nationalities and backgrounds. The current members are Monica, Jill, Maureen, Sara, Deborah, Catarina, Johanna, Marie-Laure and Aurore. All the members are participating on a volunteer basis. 

Q: I want to propose an event to Egow.

A: The Committee meets every two months and the decisions are taken during this meeting. You can send an e-mail to egow11@gmail.com and the Committee members will discuss it during the next meeting. Please note that we are not an association or an organization and therefore we have no budget or means to organize official or institutional events. It is impossible for Egow to undertake social missions or to support the members in an economical or social way.

For this kind of activity we kindly ask you to check our suggestions and find the right association for you.

Q: I have a complaint about an activity.

A: Please send an e-mail to egow11@gmail.com or talk to one of the Egow committee members of the complaint when it is related to an ongoing event.

Q: How many people usually join Egow events?

A: It depends. Some events might have less participants, some others can be more crowded. We suggest you try out different events also in order to meet more people and “get the feeling” of our group.

Q: I don’t know anybody, should I worry about that?

A: Don’t hesitate to send an e-mail to egow11@gmail.com and share your concerns to the Egow committee members. During our events one of us will welcome you and introduce you to the other participants.

Q. What is the age of Egow participants?

Every age is welcome during our events. We would say that the average age is between 30 and 50 years old, depending on the activity.