{"id":337,"date":"2016-03-24T12:02:10","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T11:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/durham\/?page_id=337"},"modified":"2022-03-13T22:25:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-13T21:25:56","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/durham\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>The Objects and Purposes of Soroptimism<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>objects<\/strong> of SI are to act as a global voice for women through awareness, advocacy and action and to strive for:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the advancement of the status of women<\/li>\n<li>high ethical standards<\/li>\n<li>human rights for all<\/li>\n<li>equality, development and peace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>The purposes of SI are to<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>unite Soroptimist Federations throughout the world<\/li>\n<li>co-operate with inter-governmental and other organisations for the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace<\/li>\n<li>promote the objects of Soroptimism throughout the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>The Vision of Soroptimist International<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today\u2019s professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong and peaceful communities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>WHAT IS SOROPTIMISM ?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Soroptimist International\u2019s Mission<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through international partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls by: Advocating for equity and equality: Creating safe and healthy environments: Increasing access to education: Developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future<u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Programme\u00a0 Action<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We call our voluntary work and our work for service projects \u2018Programme Action\u2019. Programme Action is the reason for being a Soroptimist. It reflects the Vision and the Mission of Soroptimist International.<\/p>\n<p>SI Durham\u2019s ongoing service projects include St. Cuthbert\u2019s Hospice Coffee Shop, support for the County Durham Women\u2019s Refuges, and the provision of New Start Bags for trafficked women to Durham Police. Other initiatives are decided on a yearly basis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DurhamSorops\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-340\" src=\"\/durham\/files\/2016\/03\/twitter2-150x150.png\" alt=\"twitter2\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/durham\/files\/2016\/03\/twitter2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/durham\/files\/2016\/03\/twitter2.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SI-Durham-110334509364697\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-339 size-medium\" src=\"\/durham\/files\/2016\/03\/facebook-300x88.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" width=\"300\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/durham\/files\/2016\/03\/facebook-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/durham\/files\/2016\/03\/facebook.jpg 412w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 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