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A club run by women for women, where everyone is heard.
Soroptimist International (SI) is a global organisation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment, and opportunities that enable them to thrive. SI Guernsey is part of the Great Britain and Ireland Federation (SIGBI) and has been active since 1981. More about our journey can be found in our Club History.
Our vision is a world where women and girls achieve their full potential, realise their aspirations, and have an equal voice in shaping peaceful, resilient communities everywhere.
We are also part of SIGBI’s Southern Region and look forward to taking part in regional meetings and events, both in person and online.
Members collaborate in focus groups to plan key initiatives, including eliminating violence against women, supporting local charities, and empowering women worldwide to build independent, sustainable futures. These plans are shared at club meetings, where members can get involved in ways that suit their interests and availability.
Who we are:
Find out more about our members, our history and the projects we support through programme work and fundraising.
Read about Claire’s vision for our club for her year:
As we start a new year for Soroptimist International Guernsey, it’s good to reflect on the past year. We have had a fantastic year under Sue’s leadership. Please join me in thanking her for working tirelessly and leading our Club into the good place we have reached today.
What a privilege it is to be in the driving seat of this wonderful Club, with a membership of generous and industrious people.
I’m planning to attend the SIGBE Annual Conference in Cardiff at the end of October, and would be pleased if any other members feel able to join me.
There will be a couple of differences in the coming year, but most of our activities will generally follow the usual format. There are two important documents to share with our members at this AGM, they are the membership Code of Conduct and Safeguarding document, which we’ll circulate by email for you to read at home.
For the President’s charity this year, I have chosen the Guernsey Bereavement Service for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it’s a charity close to my heart and secondly they do excellent work, getting alongside people through their time of grief and loss. Guernsey Bereavement Service doesn’t have as high a profile in the Island as some charities. Once people have been supported by the bereavement counsellors, there is a tendency to keep quiet about it.
However, I’m looking forward to the Liberation Tea party for our older adult friends that’ll be happening in May. Also the annual quiz in the autumn and our Club building on the success of last year’s 16 days of activism for the elimination of gender based violence with Orange the World.
As there won’t be a friendship weekend this year, I’m hoping we can support the SI Jersey Friendship weekend in September. They’ll be further details nearer the time.
So many members of our Club play their part and make our fundraising, project action and social events successful. Thank you for all you do. Here’s to a fabulous year for SI Guernsey.
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Club History
Our club was chartered on 28th April 1980. The origins of our club regalia are quite interesting. The chain is ormer shells, and the pendant is a Guernsey lily – making it very unique.
What do we do ?
Look at the projects and fundraising that we take part in. If you would like to find out more, please contact us.
Who are we?
We are a service organisation who work to work to help women and girls in our local community and world wide. If you would like to join us please contact us. There are many ways you can get involved in our projects, and fundraisers.
Health and Wellbeing
We support the health and well being of women and girls.
Education
On World book Day we give away books to encourage a love of books and reading.
International Eye Opener
Each month we bring you some interesting international news about a country. This includes some facts, good news and a call to action. Often the eye opener features the women and girls from a country we are supporting through Lend with Care.
Become a member
If you’d like to learn more, make a difference, and meet inspiring women, we would love to welcome you. Join us for supper and discover what Soroptimist International Guernsey is all about. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.