Since the founding of the very first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California in 1921, Soroptimist International (SI) has sought to bring about change to the lives of women and girls worldwide. Through its global network of four Federations and its dedicated volunteer membership of over 75,000, SI is driven by its mission of transforming lives through education, empowerment and by enabling opportunities. https://www.soroptimistinternational.org/about-us/history/
Soroptimist International, headquartered in Cambridge, England, has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations and is a recognized authority on matters that women value most. Visit the Soroptimist International website for complete information on current projects. Read Soroptimist International's blog.
2020-2021 Soroptimist International President
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Every SI president proposes a “President's Appeal”: a project to which Soroptimists worldwide contribute during the SI president's two-year tenure. SI President-elect Maureen’s appeal is "Opening Doors to a Bright Future," which will cement Soroptimist’s commitment to education and its immense power and fundamental role as a driver for sustainable development, peace, and equality for women and girls around the globe.
To donate to the appeal, please use the financial transaction form below and submit your donation to SIA headquarters.
Opening Doors to a Bright Future
2021-2023 Soroptimist International President's Appeal
SIA’s Dream Programs directly support many goals and targets of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We share our progress on the targets with Soroptimist International, which compiles all federations’ support of the SDGs and provides an outcomes and output report to the United Nations. Read about which specific goals and targets our Dream Programs directly support.
Soroptimist Dream Programs and the United Nations
Frequently Asked Questions about Advocacy
UN Commission on the Status of Women 2021
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