OUR FEDERATIONS
There are five Soroptimist Federations under the umbrella of Soroptimist International; Soroptimist International Africa Federation, Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Europe, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland and Soroptimist International of South East Asia Pacific. Find out more about the work of the Federations, the clubs and their members as they work to transform the lives of women and girls.
Soroptimist International Africa Federation
Soroptimist International Africa Federation (SIAF) was inaugurated in June 30 2020. The newest member to join Soroptimist International, making the global organisation 5 Federations strong!
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) was formed in 1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, California. Soroptimist’s main program, Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women, has disbursed about $30 million to almost 20,000 women since 1972.
Soroptimist International of Europe
Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) works actively to improve the lives of women and girls, holding special consultative status at the United Nations’ ECOSOC, and participatory status at the Council of Europe and the European Women’s Lobby.
Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland
Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), works at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. SIGBI has consultative status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations (UN).
Soroptimist International of South East Asia Pacific
Soroptimist International of South East Asia Pacific currently includes thirteen countries in the Asia Pacific Region.