Soroptimist International of Vancouver

Thanks to Canadian Red Cross & Government of Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada) for Emmergency Community Fund for Non-profit Organizations Soroptimist International of Vancouver has prepared 161 gift bags for women in Vancouver DTES & 145 backpacks for inner schools for Christmas. In addition, the BC Society of Transition Houses picked up 100 first aid kits, 8 St. John’s Ambulance workplace kits, 300 KN95 adult masks, 150 re-useable children’s masks, 500ml individual sanitizer bottles, and 10 face shields. View Complete footage   Soroptimist International of Vancouver held an one-day Virtual Career Conference for High School Girls on November 21, 2020. The conference featured pre-recorded interviews with ten mentors who…

Throughout history, barriers have prevented women from holding occupations equal to that of their male counterparts. Science, technology, engineering, and math – otherwise known as the STEM fields, are exciting areas with boundless potential as showcased by keynote speaker, Vivian Tsang. The National Scholar, TEDx speaker, and WE Day Champion is a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia. Locally she heads her own internationally recognized non-profit organization, the HOPE Initiative Foundation and has worked in Africa implementing the World Health Organization toolkit for prevention of infectious diseases. Through strategic planning, she was able to fund her entire undergraduate and medical degree through scholarships and created a mentorship program…

I have been a member of the Kimount Boys and Girls Club (BGC) for 7 years and a volunteer for 5 years. The organization’s goal is to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children and youth to experience new opportunities, construct meaningful relationships, conquer obstacles and develop lifelong skills. The Boys and Girls Club continues to provide me with lifelong experiences and allows me to expand my leadership and communication skills. To this day, I am extremely thankful to have an inclusive and welcoming space that has inspired me to give back to the club and volunteer for a community that provides so much for families that need it. I…

What an honour it is to receive the Violet Richardson Award. I am incredibly thankful for the recognition from Soroptimist International of Vancouver and for its mission to improve the lives of women and girls through social and economic empowerment. My volunteer roles as a mental health educator in elementary schools, a council member of the LGYAC of BC, and President of the Be the Change Club at Prince of Wales Secondary have provided fulfillment in my life and shaped my future goals. I will continue to use these platforms to advocate for mental health, contribute to diversity initiatives, advance inclusion, and support marginalized populations. Thank you, Soroptimist International of…

My name is Shana Ahemode, and I am incredibly thankful for being selected as Third Place for the Violet Richardson Award. First, I would like to tell you a bit about myself. I am a Chinese-Pakistani Canadian passionate about international relations and civic engagement. In school, I use my platforms in Student Government and Yearbook to advocate for inclusivity in my school community. Outside of school, I participate in Youth Parliament, volunteer at the senior house, and write about social issues for The Aman Project. Next year, I plan on studying international relations at the University of Pennsylvania. With the funding from the Violet Richardson Award, I will be using…