Blog by Mary Hession, SI Drogheda, Republic of Ireland #Peace begins with me The United Nations Day for Peacekeepers is designated to pay tribute to all the people who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations throughout the world. This year, 29th May will have particular significance for us, here in Ireland.
Dear Members, When the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were announced in 2015, there was enormous optimism throughout the world, that much could be achieved by the 2030 target. We are now more than halfway through the allotted time span and there is still a great deal to be accomplished. At the opening last month
I’m still singing the praises of LinkedIn as a tool to recruit to Soroptimist International. Through it, I am connected to Dr Rupinder Kaur who lives in Pune, India. She is an Executive Coach, Inclusion Strategist and a Veteran. I follow her blogs and this week she posted a blog that struck a chord with
Blog by Nichola Balmer, SI Lichfield and UKPAC Environment Group Lead I’ve spent the last couple of years as a volunteer Ambassador for Waste Savvy Staffs in a programme run by Garden Organic on behalf of Staffordshire County Council, England. It’s been a really interesting experience. I’ve given talks about waste reduction to a range
For well over a year now, Soroptimist International (SI) has been partnered with the Cambodian Community Dream Organisation (CCDO) as part of the current SI President’s Appeal, ‘Opening Doors to a Bright Future’. The primary focus of this project has been to deliver education and learning throughout the life course of women and girls living
On 7th April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will celebrate its 75th anniversary. It was formed in 1948 when countries of the world came together to promote health and look after the vulnerable with the aim of ensuring that everyone throughout the world could attain the highest level of health and well-being. The work of
Hi everyone, I cannot believe just how much has happened since my last blog, time truly does not stand still. Visit to Asia You will be aware that President Cathy and I spent February visiting clubs and members across the Asia Cluster. It was a visit which will stay with me for a very long
Soroptimist International Supports a Gender Approach to Water Management Everything alive needs water! According to NASA, places with water are of the greatest interest when looking for life beyond Earth. Planets with ample water to support all human activities are desirable. However, back on Earth, some regions and people are deprived of water. The story
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 67 – https://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw67-2023 – is currently taking place in New York, and Soroptimists from all five Federations are taking part. Blog by Helen Porter, SI Winchester and District on “Widows Rights” This was a fascinating side event of CSW67. I learnt about the intersectionality of widowhood and
There is a wonderful image that comes to mind when we imagine women all over the world supporting each other and celebrating each other’s achievements, not only on this special day, but throughout the year. Imagine… just imagine how much more we can achieve when we join forces with other women and become a powerful influence
