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See Solar, Cook Solar: President's Appeal Launch

“Sustainable energy—energy that is accessible, cleaner and more efficient—powers opportunity. It grows economies. It lights up homes, schools and hospitals. It empowers women and local communities. And it paves a path out of poverty to greater prosperity for all.” - UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s Sustainability for All initiative

A Global Voice for Women – Global Impact Report 2012-13

In this week's SoroptiVoice blog, International Programme Director Hilary Ratcliffe introduces the SI Global Impact Report 2012-13, launched today. Read the report at: www.soroptimistinternational.org/impact We are a Global Voice for women and girls and this Global Impact Report demonstrates and showcases our voice. Through over 80,000 of our club

SIGBI Conference: 1200 Soroptimists Make a Big Red Splash in Gateshead

On 1-2 November, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Federation's Annual Conference brought together 1200 Soroptimists from 29 countries in Newcastle/Gateshead, UK. In this week's SoroptiVoice blog, SIGBI President Pat Black and former Communications Director Jane Slatter report from the Conference. For full reports visit www.sigbi.org/gateshead2013. The annual

Soroptimists beyond borders: Educate, Exchange, Connection Ambassadors report from Malaysia

This week's SoroptiVoice blog is the first of a series reporting on the experiences of participants in Soroptimist International South West Pacific's Educate, Exchange, Connection programme. 17Soroptimists under the age of 45 took part in an exchange to increase international understanding and promote participation of younger women in the Soroptimist

President Ann launches December 10 Appeal for Solar Lamps and Cookers

“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

Soroptimist UN Representatives: Making our Voice Heard

October 24 is United Nations Day. In this SoroptiVoice blog, Soroptimist International Assistant Programme Director Caroline Leach writes about the work of SI's UN Representatives, volunteers who ensure that the voices of 80,000 Soroptimists are heard at the major UN Centres. I am proud and honored to be a

17 Ambassadors, 9 countries: Soroptimists Educate, Exchange and Connect

Educate Exchange Connection Ambassadors celebrate Soroptimist Friendship Day with SISWP President Siew Yong Gnanalingam. 17 Soroptimists from 9 countries in the SI South West Pacific (SISWP) Federation have taken part in an exchange programme to promote international friendship and understanding and encourage greater participation by younger women in the

Open Hearts, Open Doors – Broadening Girls' Horizons

Today on International Day of the Girl, our SoroptiVoice blog comes from 17 year-old Teresa and her godmother, Anna Elisabeth Mueller, a Soroptimist from Lienz in Austria. Educating and empowering girls is not just about helping them fulfil their academic potential; Soroptimists are also committed to offering non-formal learning

International Day of the Girl Child: Innovating for Girls' Education

International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October, focuses on the rights of girls and the challenges they face globally. This year’s theme is "Innovating for Girls’ Education". World attention has been focussed on the 33 million girls not at school by the campaigning of inspirational Pakistani teenager

International Day of Peace: Educate for Peace

"It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown message to the International Day of Peace Each

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