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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/V8QEpx7eyj8″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Soroptimists are members of an international\u00a0organisation for women who share the ideals of advancing the status of women and furthering human rights\u00a0through Advocacy, Awareness and Action.\u00a0Worldwide we have over 90,000 members.<\/p>\n

ADVOCACY<\/span><\/p>\n

We speak up for women by celebrating International Women\u2019s Day on the 8th<\/sup> of March each year. We campaign against sex trafficking and for the elimination of violence against women. Our voice is loud \u2013 we have consultative status at the United Nations! In the Ilkley club we\u2019re lucky enough to have a member who has played a major role in International Soroptimism and\u00a0was formerly the\u00a0International Assistant Programme Director for Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland.<\/p>\n

AWARENESS<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as keeping women\u2019s issues high in the public consciousness our guest speaker programme keeps club members own knowledge and skills up-to-date and emphasises the importance of continuing personal development. Our friendship links with other clubs around the world also increase our understanding of women\u2019s issues globally.<\/p>\n

Closer to home we have an annual conference for the Yorkshire clubs and an annual national conference which members can attend if they wish.<\/p>\n

ACTION<\/span><\/p>\n

We do a lot more than just talk! Indeed the most important strand of Soroptimism is known as \u201cProgramme Action\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are some of our actions from the last couple of years.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An outdoor Tai Chi lesson attended by members from Ilkley and other regional clubs. An introduction to a gentle but powerful form of exercise which all members could have a go at. A way of coping with the demands of a busy home life and a challenging job.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supporting a local women\u2019s refuge by donating clothes, toiletries and organising fundraising events such as a Bridge lunch, a raffle and a coffee morning with stalls selling, clothes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, crafts and cakes.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Our microcredit challenge saw club members starting their own small businesses using a start-up fund of just \u00a310. Mimicking the situation in which many women in developing countries must use their ingenuity and very little money to support their families. Our businesses included, dog walking, baking, chauffeuring, plant sales, quiz night organisers and clothing alterations. It was a massive success and raised \u00a34,500.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Street collections for the charity Breast Cancer Awareness<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taking part in Walk the Walk<\/p>\n

Soroptimists \u2013 We make a difference, join us!<\/h1>\n

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