{"id":4672,"date":"2025-06-11T09:31:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T08:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/?page_id=4672"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:23:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:23:54","slug":"greetings-to-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/greetings-to-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Greetings to Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_fancy_heading_69ea1a3354959 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em;bottom:0px;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_69ea1a3354959\">\n\t<h1 class=\"lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left\" ><span class=\"ld-fh-txt\"> Greetings to Conference<\/span><\/h1><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">We have received the following greetings to Conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Soroptimist-International-Loyal-Greetings-31.10.25-HM-King.pdf\">His Majesty the King<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Prime-Minister-Letter-25-July-2025.pdf\">Keir Starmer, Prime Minister<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/First-Minister-of-Wales-Letter-25-July-2025.pdf\">Baroness Eluned Morgan, First Minister of Wales<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Federation Presidents<\/h2>\n<h3>Siew Yong Gnanalingam<br \/>\nSI President 2024-2025<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4674\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Siew-Yong-SI-President-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Siew-Yong-SI-President-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Siew-Yong-SI-President.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dear Soroptimists,<\/p>\n<p>It gives me great pleasure to warmly welcome all delegates to the Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Conference. This annual gathering is a testament to the passion, dedication and unwavering spirit of SIGBI members in advancing the mission of Soroptimist International \u2013 to educate, empower and enable all women and girls around the world.<\/p>\n<p>SIGBI continues to inspire with its dynamic projects, strong leadership and impactful advocacy. Your commitment to addressing the challenges women and girls face \u2013 whether through education initiatives, health programmes, or climate action \u2013 reflects the very best of Soroptimist values in action.<\/p>\n<p>This conference is not only a time for learning and celebration, but also a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together. Let us share ideas, strengthen connections and renew our shared vision for a better, more equal world.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you, SIGBI, for your extraordinary contributions. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards and in Sisterhood<\/p>\n<p>Siew Yong Gnanalingam<br \/>\nPresident, Soroptimist International (2024 &#8211; 2025)<\/p>\n<h3>Mary Muia<br \/>\nSI Africa President<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4720\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Mary-Muia-President-SI-African-Federation-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Mary-Muia-President-SI-African-Federation-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Mary-Muia-President-SI-African-Federation.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>I am delighted to join you at this weeklong SIGBI Birmingham conference 2025.\u00a0 Our global sisterhood, friendship and the desire to make positive impact to the lives of women and girls brings SIAF, SIGBI and all Soroptimists together as a global family.<\/p>\n<p>We have a lot to share and learn from each other, especially the shared visions of empowering women and girls in disadvantaged contexts facing women and girls worldwide. The SIGBI Birmingham conference presents exciting topics that cut across our shared goals to \u201cEducate, Empower and Enable\u201d.\u00a0 I look forward to learning from the experience sharing during the many workshops and entire conference meeting.<\/p>\n<p>SIAF and SIGBI clubs\u2019 partnerships and friendship links for our members continue to thrive from these interactions and sharing of best practices.<\/p>\n<h3>Sue Riney<br \/>\nSI Americas President Elect (President from 1 September 2025)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4699\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Sue-Riney-SI-Americas-265x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Sue-Riney-SI-Americas-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Sue-Riney-SI-Americas.jpg 904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/>It is an honor to be with all of you this weekend in Birmingham! \u00a0Our shared mission as Soroptimists is to improve the lives of women and girls, and this singular goal unites us across continents and cultures, whether in SIGBI, SIA, or any club around the globe. We are all bound by this common thread\u2014a collective commitment to creating a world where every woman and girl can reach her full potential.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0I am excited to listen and learn from all of you, for it is when we share best practices, when we learn from each other&#8217;s successes and challenges, when we amplify each other&#8217;s voices on international platforms, that we become an unstoppable force!\u00a0 It is through our global collaboration as Soroptimists that we can tackle complex issues with a unified front, leverage diverse perspectives, and extend our reach far beyond what any single club or even Federation could achieve alone. It is in this spirit of partnership and mutual support that we truly embody the &#8220;International&#8221; in our name.\u00a0 Together, we will continue to build a brighter, more equitable future for women and girls!<\/p>\n<p>All the best,<\/p>\n<p>Sue<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sue Riney<br \/>\n<\/strong>President Elect<br \/>\nSoroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. \/ LiveYourDream.org<\/p>\n<h3>Hafd\u00eds Karlsd\u00f3ttir<br \/>\nSI Europe President<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4700\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Hafdis-Karlsdottir-SIE-President-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Hafdis-Karlsdottir-SIE-President-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/birmingham2025\/files\/Hafdis-Karlsdottir-SIE-President.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/>Dear Soroptimist Friends in SIGBI,<\/p>\n<p>For over 100 years, Soroptimists have united globally to empower, support, and advocate for women and girls. We believe in the power of education, leadership, and sisterhood. Our mission is simple but powerful: to be the best of women, doing the best for women.<\/p>\n<p>The programme work we do highlight the powerful impact we continue to make. Each year, Soroptimists lead thousands of projects that educate, empower, and enable opportunities for women and girls through awareness, advocacy and action.<\/p>\n<p>As we honour our past, we also embrace the future. The challenges may change, but the need for Soroptimists remains strong. With renewed purpose and solidarity, we carry forward the spirit of our founders; committed to service, justice, and hope.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you a wonderful conference conducted in a true Soroptimist spirit!<\/p>\n<p>Hafd\u00eds Karlsd\u00f3ttir<br \/>\nSIE President 2024-2025<\/p>\n<h3>Joanne Yeoh<br \/>\nSI South East Asia Pacific President<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMaYUBgxm2s?si=duryl680x8SOGV84\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have received the following greetings to Conference. 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