What is Soroptimism?
Soroptimist International is a worldwide dynamic organisation for professional and business women. Through awareness, advocacy and action at international and local areas, we are committed to a world where women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong and peaceful communities.
EDUCATE TO LEAD
Educate – Empower – Enable
Soroptimist Values:
- Human rights for all
- Global peace and international goodwill
- advancing women’s potential
- Integrity and democratic decision making
- Volunteering, diversity and friendship.
The word Soroptimist comes from the Latin words soror (sister) and optima (best) – the best for women.