For the last two years we have been working, across our Federations worldwide, to raise awareness of the ways we can bring cervical cancer to an end. Soroptimists work to five charitable objects and health is a critical one. We know that women’s health issues
As women’s rights and violence against women and girls (VAWG) dominates global headlines, a leading women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), is taking its fight for women’s rights to the world stage. Next month, the charity will head to New York to
We are delighted to welcome new Club, SI Spen Valley, which was chartered on the 25th January 2025 at Dewsbury District Golf Club. Ruth Healey, SIGBI Federation President was the Chartering Officer. Lindsay Green, SIGBI Director of Programme, Judith Clark & Sue Butler, Joint
A Global UN Initiative Embraced by Soroptimist International GB & Ireland On January 24th each year, the global community comes together to recognise the United Nations’ International Day of Education, celebrating the vital role that education plays in empowering individuals, fostering equality and driving sustainable
Now in its 53rd year of activity, The Diamond Education Grant, a charity set up by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), has opened its applications ahead of the next academic year. As SIGBI looks ahead to the UN’s International Day of Education next
We are delighted to announce that prominent members of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland have been listed in King Charles’ New Year Honours List. Dr Kay Linnell, Ruth Smith, Pamela Swain and Elspeth Robinson have been awarded honours for their various efforts across the
