Blog of Mary Muia, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. Another Child Bride: My Education Journey as a Girl in Rural Africa. I have always loved school. My relationship with learning has always been positive. I have had the privilege to access education to University level despite the unfortunate circumstances in

The SIE Federation is host to a range of inspiring projects which support the education and empowerment of women and girls. For International Day of Education, we hear from Soroptimists of Follo in Norway in collaboration with SI Rygge (Norway) and SI Nisporeni (Moldova) who wish to strengthen and support

As we explore further the initiatives of education and empowerment across our five federations, we showcase three remarkable stories from SIAF. Fatoumata, Hawa, and Hanane have overcome financial barriers in the pursuit of education and the achievement of academic excellence. These stories underscore the profound influence of Soroptimist initiatives in

Hearing from beneficiaries of projects coordinated within the SISEAP Federation, we step into the heartfelt journey of Syifa, a determined student whose educational aspirations were met with unforeseen challenges. Through the support of SI Penang, Syifa shares her gratitude for the financial support that not only made her dreams of

In our exploration of the transformative impact of education and community support, SIA unfolds the inspiring journey of Lisa, a resilient single mother of three. Lisa's story, fuelled by the support of SIA's initiatives and programs, epitomizes the Soroptimist mission of empowering women through education and community advocacy. From receiving

SI Leeds, within the SIGBI Federation, unveils the transformative impact of its three-year scholarship program in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University. This initiative, aimed at addressing the gender gap in STEM fields and supporting young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, has empowered individuals like Laura, a scholarship recipient pursuing Occupational Therapy.