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Soroptimists believe that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives and communities. By empowering women and girls with knowledge and skills, we are helping to create a more equal and just world. Read more about our education related projects and activities, that enable women and girls to reach their full potential.
EDUCATION
GLOBAL SOROPTIMIST INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION
At the international level, Soroptimists are engaged in a wide range of education initiatives. These include:
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Supporting girls' education in conflict zones and rural areas.
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Advocating for gender equality in education and the elimination of barriers preventing women and girls from accessing learning opportunities.
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Collaborating with governments, educational institutions, and other organisations to create policies that promote lifelong learning and vocational training for women and girls.
Soroptimist International's Education projects align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), which aims to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all."
INTERNATIONAL DAYS OF .RECOGNITION SOROPTIMISTS SUPPORT
International Day of Education (Jan 24)
This day celebrates the role of education for peace and development. It underscores the importance of ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all and promoting lifelong learning. The day highlights global efforts to meet the educational targets set out in the UN's SDG 4.
International Day of Women & Girls in STEM
This day highlights the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. It promotes full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, aiming to break down barriers and close the gender gap in STEM fields.
International Day of Literacy (Sept 8)
International Literacy Day raises awareness about the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. It focuses on addressing the literacy challenges that still exist worldwide and encourages initiatives to improve literacy rates, especially for women and marginalised communities.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our commitment to education is reflected in the scholarships clubs offer, helping to ease the financial burden for women and girls pursuing further education. Several clubs offer scholarships for a range of women and girls.
One scholarship that is very special to us here at SIANZ is the Betty Loughehead Scholarship, which provides funding to women looking to up-skill or retrain to achieve their educational goals.
Soroptimist International of Aotearoa New Zealand invites you to join us in the movement to eliminate violence against women. Whether you want to participate in awareness campaigns, support survivors, or contribute to policy change, your voice and actions matter.