Girls Program
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Diane Rolston is telling high school girls “The Secrets to Your Success” at DIBI Virtual Conference, November 21st
This year for the 2020 Dream It Be It Virtual Career Conference, we are fortunate to have Diane Rolston as one of the keynote speakers! As an someone who runs a business, speaks on international stages, 3-time author, and mother of two on top of all that. Diane knows firsthand about creating work/life balance. Diane is recognized as one of the most trusted, business and motivational keynote speakers and coaches. Her systems & processes help her clients have “clarity” on what to focus on, the “confidence” to go or it, and an “action” plan for tangible steps. In this virtual conference, Diane will be presenting “The Secrets to Your Success”.…
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Dream It Be It Virtual Career Conference
For girls in Vancouver and Richmond secondary schools Vancouver – Saturday, November 21st, 2020 – The Soroptimist club will be hosting an event, Dream It Be It Virtual Career Conference. The event will take place between 10AM-3PM. This year, instead of a face-to-face conference, we will meet you on-line! Dream It, Be It targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. The Soroptimist club introduces girls to professionals from various employment areas, career educators, and resources to live their dreams. Soroptimist International of Vancouver will work in partnership with girls in a conference setting to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to…
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Media and the Mind Conference on May 14th
Soroptimist International of Vancouver and UBC HOPE are proud to present our Media and the Mind Conference on May 14th from 9:30am – 4pm at the UBC Vancouver campus. This year’s conference is focused on bringing together members of the community to create an open dialogue regarding mental health as well as how we perceive and use social media. Inspiring keynote speakers at the conference are: Carol Todd (mother of Amanda Todd), Anita Roberts (founder of safeteen.ca), Aidan Scott (Tedx speaker), and Jane Thornthwaite (MLA and Head of the Child and Youth Committee) Members of the community are invited to attend this conference The conference is free with a complimentary…
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2015-2016 SI of Vancouver’s New Girls Program
UBC HOPE and SI of Vancouver’s Women’s Career Conference on May 9th from 10am – 3pm on the UBC campus brought together women from different walks of life in efforts to empower, educate and equip women of this generation with the tools and skills needed to turn their dreams into reality. Girls from local Vancouver high schools and colleges were invited to this free conference where there was a morning of inspiring keynote speakers, a catered lunch, and an afternoon of workshops where they learned important life skills such as university transition and how to network with professionals in the field they hope to go into. The girls connected with…
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The Last Word – Some Thoughts on Victim Blaming
The Last Word – Some Thoughts on Victim Blaming By Anita Roberts, SafeTeen International As women, we are vulnerable to acts of violence because: we live in a violent and misogynist world and we are perceived as vulnerable, we are often physically smaller, we are not taught skills to defend ourselves or effectively prevent violent confrontations. As women we may find it difficult and even impossible to prevent or defend ourselves from an act of violence because: We have been conditioned to be polite and trusting. We have been conditioned to believe that we are not capable of taking courageous action on our own behalf. We have been conditioned to…
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Soroptimist Vancouver Information Day on Sunday September 21
Soroptimist International of Vancouver is having an INFORMATION DAY on this coming Sunday, September 21 between 1:00p.m. and 3:00p.m. @ Robson Public Market If you are in Vancouver Downtown area – feel free to come and visit us! You will get detailed information about: Live Your Dream Awards in support of women who are in the progress of receiving their education and training New Girls Program for young girls’ career support Christmas Wish Bag Project for Vancouver Downtown Eastside Local Projects Global Impact and Projects Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2014 Location: Corks ‘n Candles 1610 Robson Street (at the Robson Public Market) 604-683-8466 Free parking under the building
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B.C. Divino Estate Winery Supporting Soroptimist New Girl Program in Vancouver!
Divino Estate Winery – “Every bottle of wine sold to a Soroptimist will result in a direct donation of $1.00 to SIA” Soroptimist International of Americas is holding its 43rd Biennial Convention at Vancouver Convention Centre between July 23 and July 26. More than a thousand of Soroptimist members are gathering in Vancouver from around the world to celebrate the launch of its new Girl Program which benefits the girls around the world. Divino Estate Winery – one of the oldest wineries in B.C., Canada & its store, Corks ‘n Candles that sells wine and gifts including handmade Canadian items announced today: Every bottle of wine sold to a Soroptimist…
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Soroptimist will be launching a New Program for Girls in July 2014
In July 2014, Soroptimist International of the Americas will launch a new global program to help girls take control of their lives and live their dreams. As the Women’s opportunity Awards is SIA’s cornerstone program for assisting women, this new girl program will be the primary way SIA will assist girls. Concepts and research was approved by the board of directors in June 2013. The draft goal of the program is “girls will have the resources they need to pursue their career goals.” This will include providing girls with information on available careers, goal setting, pursuing goals and overcoming setbacks. In addition to providing guidance, financial support will be available…