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Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organisation for all women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
Soroptimists are a 'global voice for women', across 120 countries, working through awareness, advocacy and action to educe, empower and enable women and girls.
WHAT WE DO
Members of Soroptimist International of Aotearoa New Zealand (SIANZ) undertake project work at the Club, Region, Federation and International level. All projects are underpinned by our Mission and Vision, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and our eight objectives.
All club activities are reported on a Federation database - to be used by our Soroptimist representatives at the UN and the International Level to share our collective impact.
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Scholarships and Awards
Clubs are committed to supporting women's educational journeys through various scholarships. Learn more about our scholarships and how they make a difference.
National Project
The National Project is proposed by members and selected typically on a biennial basis and supported by all SIANZ clubs.
Check out our current National Project, a focus point of our collective efforts to make a difference in a specific area of need. Explore the progress, impact and stories that highlight our commitment to national-level initiatives.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Soroptimist International is a women's service organisation which provides exciting opportunities to be of service to others and take part in projects through
AWARENESS, ADVOCACY & ACTION.
Through project work, Soroptimists work at the local, national and international level on projects which work towards the eight objectives of:
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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
The work achieved through these objectives provide opportunities to
EDUCATE, EMPOWER & ENABLE
women and girls.
Soroptimist Clubs work with other Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and has representation at the International Women's Caucus (facilitated by the Ministry for Women), at meetings of UN agencies committees and commissions and or at major forums on specific issues. This provides members opportunities for awareness of global issues and ongoing involvement in attempts to address them.
Soroptimist International joins with women worldwide to ensure the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women through the implementation of the Platform for Action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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.