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New Soroptimist International Foundation Projects Announced!
New Soroptimist International Foundation projects announced! We are delighted to close 2024 on a positive note! Coinciding with Soroptimist International Foundation Day (10 December), we are excited to announce that Soroptimist International Foundation has recently awarded funding to two further projects, extending it’s support to more women and girls.
Paraguay, Fundación Moisés Bertoni project update: December 2024
Our collaboration with Fundación Moisés Bertoni (FMB), a boarding school in Paraguay, began as part of the SI President’s Appeal 2021 – 2023: Opening Doors to a Bright Future. It continues now under the banner of Soroptimist International Foundation. The partnership with Fundación Moisés Bertoni works to create positive change
Cambodia Community Dream Organisation 2024 Quarter 3
Soroptimist International Foundation, in partnership with the Cambodia Community Dream Organisation (CCDO), continues to deliver transformative impact in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This initiative has already empowered thousands of women and girls living across six vulnerable communities in rural Cambodia, primarily through education, training, and advocacy. From July to September, project
Soroptimists from SI Denmark and SI Tororo visit Rose Academies, Uganda
A group of Soroptimists from the Danish Soroptimist Union, together with a representative from SI Tororo, Mrs. Sophia Dorothy Angurah, recently visited the Rose Academies vocational training centre, where they received a warm welcome from teachers, parents, community members, and local leaders led by the sub county chief Mr. Malinga
Cambodia Community Dream Organisation 2024 Quarter 2
Our continued partnership with the Cambodia Community Dream Organisation (CCDO) has seen further benefits to the lives of women and girls across the second quarter of project activities in 2024. Now under the auspices of Soroptimist International Foundation, this initiative carries forward the exceptional work of our Opening Doors to
President Siew Yong Gnanalingam reflects on her first year as President
At the recent Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Conference SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingam gave a heartfelt and insightful reflection on her first year as SI President during her presentation which focused on 'Enable'. She shared her experiences, achievements, and challenges, providing a glimpse into her leadership
Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 58th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has now been submitted
Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 58th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has now been submitted. NGOs with consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) are invited to submit their written statement to the Commission. Soroptimist International has General Consultative
Our Voice at the United Nations – Geneva
Soroptimist International’s (SI) representatives to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland, engage at the heart of critical global discussions on human rights, health, and humanitarian issues. Geneva’s unique UN landscape includes major agencies like the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the World Health Organization (WHO),
Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 63rd Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) has now been submitted
Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 63rd Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) has now been submitted. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council are invited to submit a written statement to the Commission. Soroptimist International holds General Consultative
World Vision Georgia Update 2, November 2024
Soroptimist International Foundation's partnership with World Vision Georgia (WVG) has been dedicated to empowering women and girls across Georgia. Since October 2022, we have been able to showcase exceptional progress from this project, which has been enhancing life skills and employability for women and girls across Georgia. This article will
World Vision Georgia Final Report Update 2024
The partnership between Soroptimist International Foundation and World Vision Georgia, initiated in October 2022, has successfully concluded, bringing significant positive outcomes to women and girls across Georgia. This collaborative initiative, funded by the "Opening Doors to a Bright Future" Appeal, has focused on addressing critical areas of development in regions
Exciting Announcement about the Soroptimist International Convention 2027
SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingam has announced that Soroptimist International of Europe has kindly accepted to host the 2027 Soroptimist International Convention as Soroptimist International of the Americas has decided to pass the honour of hosting the event. Hafdis Karlsdottir, President of Soroptimist International of Europe says: "We are honoured