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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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A Local Project – Supporting Queen Alexandra School
For years, Soroptimist International of Vancouver has committed to provide the funding to Queen Alexandra School on East Broadway for its “healthy recess snack program” for the children in Kindergarten to Grade 7. It is one of the greatest projects we have. To support Literacy, every Christmas the club provides Book Bags that handmade by Soroptimist members to Grade 1 and Grade 2 children at Queen Alexandra. Each Book Bag contains a book and a snuggly reading buddy. The children have been thrilled to receive a book they can keep for their very own. Last Christmas (December 2013), Soroptimist International of Vancouver had made and delivered 80 Kiddy Bags (every…
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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…
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March Guest Speaker: Anita Roberts, SafeTeen – Powerful Alternatives to Violence
Soroptimist International of Vancouver (“SI Vancouver”) was very happy and honoured to invite Ms. Anita Roberts, the founder of SafeTeen as Guest Speaker at our March 11th Meeting. Many members in SI Vancouver have known Anita as Soroptimist 2011 Ruby Award recipient. Soroptimist Ruby Award is the award that honours the woman who, through her profession, has worked to improve the lives of women and girls, has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls, and would inspire and encourage other women. Governor of Western Canada Region, Dana Martin who attended SI Vancouver meeting that night was very excited to meet and chat with Anita again. She…
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February Guest Speaker: ASK Friendship Centre
One of the projects that Soroptimist Vancouver has done for years is to sponsor the ASK Friendship Centre in our local community. What is ASK & What do they do? A. S. K. = The Arbutus, Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale Friendship Society ASK Friendship Centre is an Adult Day Centre focusing on the well being of seniors and their caregivers. Their program is designed for seniors who have chronic health challenges or who have difficulty meeting their own social needs. There are opportunities to make new friends and have fun doing therapeutic activities with the support of a caring team of trained staff members. 60% of their clients are dementia patients. They…
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Proud to be Soroptimist in Global Impact
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…