We are a group of Australian, New Zealander and South African expats living and working in San Francisco and the Bay Area/Silcon Valley. The purpose of this group is to socialise (or is that socialize) with each other and share our experiences of being an expat in the USA. The meetups include BBQs, social gatherings at bars and restaurants, celebration of cultural holidays (Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Waitangi Day) and getting together to watch sporting events. The group is open to members of all …

… Any person (Member or Non-Member) attending an Event without a valid RSVP may be refused entry at the sole discretion of the Organizer ----------------------------------------------------------------   SFWT SUPPORTS THE GLOBAL BATTLE AGAINST MALARIA SFWT supports The United Nation's Foundations "Nothing but Nets' initiative to provide mosquito bed nets to families in Africa. As such all event attendees are asked to make a $1.00 donation to this important and valuable cause. Donations are not us …

Australians, Brits, Kiwis, Safas and the rest of us with a queen. This is a group for all of us that moved here and want to meet new people and have a bit of a chat about the old homeland over a refreshing beer or ale. For those of us more familiar with cricket than baseball and those who have a queen on their currency (though not necessarily supporting it). Come join other people from similar places with similar views and bring along friends to meet soon-to-be friends.   If you're not from the …

The second Tuesday of every month we gather to explore an aspect of how technology is being leveraged for social impact projects. We see a big opportunity to share experiences and take action on local and global issues. We're part of a global network of grassroots-organized communities across North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa, all exploring social tech tools for social change. We come from a variety of organization types and diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Among them; …

… But I hope I can bring my own special method of waking people up to those who need it the most – those, who like I used to be, are trapped in the corporate matrix AND think it is real; those who believe working greedily in an office whilst children die like dogs in Africa is the pinnacle of human evolution. No, none of us think the world is the pinnacle of the way things could be, but we are too scared to change ourselves and the world. The many temptations of money, respect and authority are al …

Are you new in the U.S.?   Did you recently move from Canada, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia?   Whether English is your native language or not, whether you are single or not, this meetup group is dedicated to people who are just starting a new life here.

… Yeah, yeah, I have heard the example of sickle cell anemia in Africa helping people be immune to Malaria. So What? Is that the best you have to offer? That is like saying if you cut off your foot you will be immune to athletes foot! That is NOT a beneficial mutation. There is tons more I am sure you are not familiar with, so lets start the discussion here!!!

… While I'm hoping to leave for Peace Corps West Africa in a year, I'm so excited to be back in the Bay Area... Surely, one of the most special places on earth. Some of my favorite things to do in SF are attending dance classes, playing soccer, hiking, exploring "Best of the Bay" restaurants, listening to travel tales at the SF Travel Book Club, photography Meetups, and volunteering with Streetside Stories. I also very recently started a new weekly Meetup, http://www.meetup.com/Live-Your-Dreams-SF …

To bring together all the french speaker lovers from the whole Bay Area. Creating and exchanging points of interest around a nice venue cafe. Bringing together people who love to speak and share the french language and the diverse cultures of France, Canada, and many countries in Africa.

                      Aboru Aboye Abosise!!!    Aboru aboye gbogbo iworo s'ope ooo      Greetings in the name of the Almighty Olodumare. We salute you in the name of Orunmila Bara Agbonniregun. Here we will be discussing our beautiful faith and tradition. We are here to provide you with information about Ifa and Orisa Religion as practiced in Yoruba Land, Nigeria in West Africa. You will be able to access information about divinations or readings, and workshops on the religion. May …

… We sing a variety of rounds and 3-part harmony songs from around the world, including South Africa, Georgia (the country), Germany, the Congo, Poland, Australia, and more.  Some are even in English!   We are not affiliated with any religious or political group, although the members tend to be quite progressive-leaning, and like to sing songs with a slant towards peace, social justice, and organic vegetables. We meet every Wednesday except for the first Wednesday of each month.  New members are …

A place to share and find out about concerts, find people to go to shows with, and share your love of great live music from all the world's traditions. This is a member-led meetup, no more mine than yours. Anyone who wants to organize a world music meetup is welcome to do so. Just email me to let me know you want to organize one, and I'll give you the keys to the castle. I love acoustic music from Africa and India, plus contemporary jazz and roots music built on those foundations. What music of …