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SI Club Projects October 2014

Click on the image above to view photographs of Club Projects SI Pune Metro East, India. In an effort to increase access to formal and non-formal learning opportunities, Soroptimist International Pune Metro East, India recently worked in partnership with the Deep Griha Society, Pune, to design modules to impart life

NEW 'Women For Peace' 10th European Meeting and Friendship Days Burges, Belgium

Ann Garvie, International President On arrival, Liliane Bosschaert of Soroptimist International of Bruges met us from the station and drove us around the city, highlighting to us landmarks of significant heritage importance and also the wonderful selection of restaurants, chocolate and lace shops. I was privileged to meet members

A time to reflect and commemorate at the National Memorial Arboretum

In this weeks SoroptiVoiceBlog, Ann Garvie, International President looks at the history of the Federation plot within the National Memorial Arboretum and commemorates 80 years of service for Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland. “I was extremely privileged one week after International Day of Peace, to join my Federation,

The Post-2015 Development Agenda: What is Soroptimist International doing about it?

The ‘Post-2015 Development Agenda’ or ‘Post-2015’ are phrases used a lot for Soroptimist International’s work at the United Nations. But what exactly do they mean, and why is it important for Soroptimists to be involved? Post 2015 – What is that all about? The Post-2015 Development Agenda will follow on

International Club Friendship Day – President's Message October 3rd 2014

Soroptimist International President Ann Garvie has urged Soroptimists to put friendship at the heart of their work for women and girls, emphasising the importance of Friendship Links between clubs. Each 3rd October, Soroptimist International celebrates the day that the very first Soroptimist Club was established in Oakland, California in 1921,

Club Friendship Day October 3rd 2014

As we celebrate International Club Friendship Day 3rd October 2014, two inspiring Soroptimist women share the story of their friendship and what it means to their service and their lives. Bette Levy, UN Rep for SI in NY says: “For me being a member of Soroptimist International has added to my

Advocacy Roundup: SI UN Reps Help Give a Global Voice to Women and Girls

NGO-UNESCO Forum on Access to Water for All – Soroptimists give a global voice to women! At an NGO- UNESCO Forum on access for water for all, Soroptimists were out in force! Marie-Christine Gries de La Barbelais, one of SI’s UN Representatives in Paris, was heavily involved in organising the

Peace and tolerance: The roots are in your community, the opportunities in our hands – President Ann’s Peace Day Message

In a message to Soroptimists and supporters for International Day of Peace on 21st September, International President Ann Garvie has urged Soroptimists to promote peace and tolerance in their communities, while influencing decision-makers worldwide to end conflict and violence. Read President Ann's full message below. PEACE… “It does not mean

Soroptimists mark International Literacy Day at UNESCO event

Updated 15 September 2014 The Soroptimist International UN Representative team in Paris has been instrumental in organising an event at UNESCO to mark International Literacy Day today. Soroptimist International of Europe Executive Director Anne Simon was one of the speakers at the event, standing in for SIE's President-Elect Maria-Elisabetta

Influencing the Action Agenda for 2015 and beyond: SI at UN DPI/NGO Conference

This article was originally published on 22 August 2014 and updated on 26 August 2014 Image: Past President Alice Wells and President Ann Garvie at NGO/DPI A Soroptimist International delegation is attending the 65th Annual United Nations Conference for Non-Governmental Organizations this week to push for a Post-2015 development agenda

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