Asian Ladies Club of Switzerland (ALC)

Our club was formed in May 22, 1990 to enable women of different Asian nationalities living in and around Zurich to share their cultures in a friendly environment.  It is our objective to welcome women of Asian cultures to the Zurich area and to promote friendship, cooperation and understanding.  It is our mission to help them adjust to a new culture and to meet others of similar backgrounds and interests.

Mary Weiherich-Cheah proposed the idea of forming a social group for Asian Ladies to her Asian co-members at a ZIWA (Zürich International Women’s Association) meeting in early 1990. With widespread support and encouragement, Mary arranged a first “Asian Get-together” on March 27, 1990 with 29 ladies in attendance. The 2nd "Get-Together" held on May 22, 1990, when the first Executive Committee was appointed by the members, marked the birth of our group.