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\u00a0Using Social Media and our Website<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Club website is constantly being updated with the latest news on our Programme Action (projects). Simultaneously, social media has been used to to promote this as well as Club events and special meetings where guest speakers have been invited. We use four social media platforms to promote ourselves i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.\u00a0 The majority of posts and adverts on social media lead people directly to SI Epsom’s website where they can find out about the various projects we are involved with.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_media_grid gap=”15″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1680195505217-44de5901-447b-1″ include=”329,395,4998″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Working with organisations\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

We work with many different organisations and charities and in May 2017, we invited representatives from some of them to talk about their work and share experiences. Michelle from ESDAS (East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services),\u00a0 DCI Clive with Sarbjit from True Honour(right photo), Cathy from My Time for Young Carers and Lorraine from African Vision Malawi (centre photo) all gave us insights into their work and expressed their gratitude for our support and<\/span> encouragement. Since then, we have continued to work with True Honour in supporting their trustees and their funding bids.\u00a0 Our involvement with African Vision Malawi grew into supporting a young girl, Grace, through school and then into university. You can read about our support of Grace here: Sponsoring a young woman’s education in Malawi\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0Amazing Grace! <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte Kneer, CEO, I Choose Freedom, (formally Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid ) ( left photo) is an honorary member of our Club. We have supported the charity for several years with donations of money, Trauma Teddies and other toys as well planting trees at one of the refuges.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_media_grid gap=”10″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1680195505220-397fec55-34b6-0″ include=”410,6726,6716″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Where in the World?<\/span><\/h4>\n

SI Epsom members do their best to raise awareness of Soroptimist International. \u00a0We don\u2019t want it to be a well kept secret! \u00a0Few people realise that we belong to a worldwide organisation.\u00a0 Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of over 75,000 club members in 122 countries. Advocating for human rights and gender equality, at the heart of Soroptimist International\u2019s advocacy is its work across six UN Centres, where our UN representatives ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard. Our membership work on grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in communities worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have worked around the world. Below are some examples of our support for communities over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2011, we supported flood victims in Pakistan by providing solar lighting We Lit up a Village<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

In June 2017,\u00a0 we set up our promotional stall at Ashtead Rotary Village Day and were able to show people a map of the world and highlight where Soroptimists Clubs existed. <\/span><\/p>\n

In Sept 2019,\u00a0 we ran a stall at Polesden Lacy Donkey Derby\u00a0 and raised awareness\u00a0 about our toilet twinning project for two schools in Malawi. Toilet Twinning <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

In June 2022, at Ashtead Rotary Village Day<\/a> we sold badges and flowers with funding going towards supporting families from Lviv.\u00a0 <\/span>Ukraine – Supporting Lviv\u00a0<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_media_grid gap=”10″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1680195505221-3b088e59-a3ff-2″ include=”412,6970,6968″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\u00a0A stitch in time<\/span><\/h4>\n

This isn\u2019t something that is usually associated with Soroptimists, but we raised funds for My Time for Young Carers<\/em> by selling our knitted creations at craft fairs and events. \u00a0Handmade toys and baby clothes fit beautifully with the ethos of the charity, which is to support children whose home lives are really stressful because of family illness and disability. \u00a0Diana is a champion at producing toys for carers! My Time for Young Carers\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2022,\u00a0 we began knitting Trauma Teddies for children involved in traumatic incidents. Teddies have been knitted by friends of Soroptimists as well. Teddies have been distributed to Surrey Police ( left photo) for their patrol cars and video suites when dealing with abused children. They have been included in I Choose Freedom ( a Refuge) Welcome Packs for families and Epsom and Ewell Foodbank Christmas packages.\u00a0 Other points of distribution will be found soon. Trauma Teddies Supporting Children<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width=”6″ gap=”10″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1680195505223-be96411f-706b-3″ include=”261,7412″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Trafficking Conference: Raising awareness of the vulnerability of young people<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

In September 2010,\u00a0 Soroptimists up and down the country remember this conference well. \u00a0The event attracted 140 delegates and a long list of high-profile speakers. \u00a0It was just one example of how members raise awareness about issues that affect women and girls around the world. \u00a0The Purple Teardrop Campaign had been set up by fellow Soroptimists some time before our event and highlighted the needs of women trafficked around the world but the SI Epsom conference made people aware of the vulnerability of young boys and girls in this trade. \u00a0It is heartening to know that an event such as this, that\u00a0 the commitment of others has made people so much more aware of trafficking. \u00a0It has brought a change of legislation, so that traffickers are much more likely to be arrested and punished for their crimes and it has brought a greater understanding of the plight of the victims of trafficking, who are now shown more empathy. The Club were later presented by Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) with a certificate for delivering the conference.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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