GVnewsSept Archives - Soroptimist International

Soroptimist International Meetings, Kuala Lumpur, July 2019

Authored by: Deborah Thomas, SI Global Executive Director Prior to the SI Quadrennial International Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a series of meetings were held by the board and Authorised Representatives of Soroptimist International (SI). The SI board met on Monday 15 July to hold a Review and Planning Day

International Day of Peace

On International Day of Peace 21 September, the United Nations calls upon all to take action to tackle climate change. Watch a video message from SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen that explores the link between climate change and human rights, and the many ways in which Soroptimists can help to combat

Reading the Past, Writing the Future

A blog by Soroptimist member, Marlène van Benthem: “The world has changed since 1966 – but our determination to provide every woman and man with the skills, capacities and opportunities to become everything they wish, in dignity and respect, remains as firm as ever. Literacy is a foundation to build

SI Board reaches unanimous decision on the charter of the Africa Federation

At the Soroptimist International (SI) Board meeting on 17 July 2019, preceding the 21st SI International Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the SI Board made the unanimous decision to approve of the SI Africa Federation Charter application submitted to Soroptimist International for a fifth SI Federation subject to the two thousand

Destined to make a difference – for Imme

"It is the friendship of women around the world that can and does make a difference" Irmeli Torsonen It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved Soroptimist Friend and Past President of Soroptimist International (SI), Irmeli Piela, formerly Torssonen, affectionately known to her

A $10,000 boost to the Women, Water & leadership Appeal

Chartered in 2002, SI Central Solano County, Fairfield, California has 56 members and have chosen to give their support - in a big way - to the 2017-2019 President's Appeal, Women, Water & Leadership (WWL). The 2018-2019 Club President Joan Towner, was delighted that two of major club fundraisers: Mardi

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