Here is how Soroptimist bring a global impact to improve the lives of women and girls: How many members are in Soroptimist? Soroptimist International has about 80,000 members. Soroptimist International of the Americas has about 35,000 members. How many countries make up Soroptimist? Soroptimist International members reside in about 120 countries and territories throughout the world. Soroptimist International of the Americas’ clubs are located in 19 countries and territories: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States and Venezuela. What is Soroptimist’s relationship with the United Nations? Soroptimist International has consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and…
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Birthing in Pacific – reducing maternal mortality and morbidity
Everyday in Papua New Guinea 3 women die due to complications of pregnancy/childbirth. For every woman who dies, about 30 sustain significant disability. 45 out of every 1000 babies born will not live to see their first birthday. Birthing in the Pacific is a Soroptimist International project to save mother’s lives in Papua New Guinea, reducing maternal mortality and morbidity by training and equipping birth attendants, educating communities and improving facilities. The project was set up by SI South West Pacific, involves Soroptimist clubs in Papua New Guinea and is supported by Soroptimists worldwide as part of the 2011-13 Soroptimist International President Alice Wells’ December 10 Appeal. Soroptimist International of…
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See Solar, Cook Solar
Soroptimist International President Ann Garvie is launching her December 10 Appeal, See Solar, Cook Solar, which will support Soroptimist projects all over the world providing education and solar solutions to women. “Can you imagine finding time to earn your living if you had to spend hours every day collecting firewood? Or how you would study with no electric light in the evening? One quarter of the world’s population do not have reliable access to electricity; 70% of these are women and girls living in developing countries.” — Soroptimist International President Ann Garvie, 2013-2015 The Soroptimist International President’s December 10th Appeal was the brainchild of Catharine Salt in 1982, the first…
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Sefeteen is holding 2nd annual Professional Development Training in Vancouver
Safeteen Canada’s acclaimed Violence Prevention and Youth Empowerment Organization is holding their 2nd annual Professional Development Training in Vancouver. Training dates are January 27, 28 & 29 in Vancouver Early bird registration before December 16th 2013 Non-profits get 50% off our standard prices listed below if they register before the early bird deadline and register a team! 25% off thereafter. Full price for Individuals: $950.00 Full price for Team’s of 2: $850.00 (each) Full price of Group of 4 or more: $700.00 – per person VISIT SAFETEEN.CA FOR MORE INFO CONTACT SAFETEEN SAFETEEN This, 3-day Intensive Professional Development Training demonstrates the highly effective school-based SafeTeen program. Although there is youth…
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Together, we make a difference: Soroptimist International Global Impact Report
Soroptimist International launched its Global Impact Report 2012-13, demonstrating the collective impact of SI’s work around the world, educating, empowering and enabling opportunities for women and girls. Educate, Empower, Enable In 2012, Soroptimists reported on 3,727 projects to promote women and girls’ participation in education and leadership. Nearly 110,000 women and girls were educated, empowered and enabled. SI evidence shows that small scale projects, together, can have huge scale impact improving the lives of women and girls. A Global Voice Thanks to our Consultative Status at the UN, SI was invited to deliver statements to 193 government officials at the UN on 10 separate occasions. The programme work of over…
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Violet Richardson Award 2013 Recipient – Vivien Wong
Congratulations! Soroptimist International of Vancouver recognized Vivien’s efforts to make our community a better place. Recipient: Vivien Wong ($500.00 Award) Charity: International Issues Club ($500.00 Award) Currently in Grade 11 and attending Steveston London Secondary School in Richmond Bc, she has volunteered 300 + hours in her community and have been on the honour roll since Grade 8. Currently, she is the Co-President of two clubs, International Issues Club and Interact Club and Vice President for a club called Sharks Ambassador Club. On top of that, she is also part of the Student Council, First Responsers, Engineering club and library monitor Club. As Co-President of the International Issues Club, she…
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Violet Richardson Award 2013 Recipient – Carole Lee
Congratulations! Soroptimist International of Vancouver recognized Carole’s efforts to make our community a better place. Recipient: Carole Lee ($250.00 Award) Charity: Queen Alexander Club at Magee Secondary School ($250.00 Award) A Grade 11 student at Magee Secondary School, she is currently the co-chair of the Queen Alexander Club for the Queen Alexandra Elementary School. She started her involvement with Queen Alexander Secondary School since she was in Grade 8. Queen Alexander School is an inner city school where many students come from single parent homes. 38% are receiving support for English as a Second Language and many families earn less than $30,000 per year. In October 2010, QAES was placed…
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Violet Richardson Award 2013 Recipient – Jennifer Zhen
Congratulations! Soroptimist International of Vancouver recognized Jennifer’s efforts to make our community a better place. Recipient: Jennifer Zhen ($250.00 Award) Charity: Key Club Coquitlam ($250.00 Award) She volunteers with Key Club International, a student-led, high school volunteer organization. Key Club has a major emphasis on serving children; it is a club led by children serving the children of the world. She started as an active member of the club and have volunteered over 400 hours to organizations and event during the past 5 years with Key Club. In 2011, she stepped up to lead as Projects Committee chair and carried out two projects that year. Under her leadership, the club…
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Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award
Every year, Soroptimist International of Vancouver recognizes young women between ages 14 and 17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. Congratulations! In April 2013, 3 young women and the clubs they have volunteered for had received Awards. We applaud their efforts to make our community and the world a better place. Vivien Wong (International Issues Club), Carole Lee (Queen Alexander Club), Jennifer Zhen (Key Club) Soroptimist International of Vancouver is now accepting applications for Violet Richardson Award. Let’s encourage the young women in our community to APPLY for the awards. DETAILS: www.soroptimistvancouver.org/violet-richardson-award/ APPLICATION: www.soroptimistvancouver.org/vra-application/
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Soroptimist’s New Mission Statement
New Vision Statement: “Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.” New Mission Statement: “Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.” Core Values and Strategic Outcomes: GENDER EQUALITY: Women and girls live free from discrimination. EMPOWERMENT: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest. EDUCATION: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education. DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.