In response to President Sue’s theme of ‘Think on it and her request for all clubs to hold at least one event which promotes wellbeing, one of our members organised a speaker from MIND for our dinner meeting last Thursday. Louise Ferro is responsible for
Let’s spread the message – She deserves a living income. Please follow the link to sign the petition http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get%20involved/Current-campaigns/Fairtrade-Fortnight/Fairtrade-Fortnight-for-Campaigners
Jean Nutt (Soroptimist International Central Birmingham) gave us an overview of her Loves Me, Loves Me Not presentation that she uses in schools to raise awareness of what a healthy relationship should feel like. The talk is aimed at years 8-11 (13-16 year olds)
We had a great time at the Kenilworth Community in Action event, chatting to other volunteer groups and the general public about what we get up to as Soroptimists in our area. Our calendar from the 16 Days of Action certainly generated lots of discussion,
Mary-Ann Stephenson spoke about her work with the Women’s budget Group, aiming towards a gender equal future. She spoke eloquently on how research has shown the adverse impact of various changes to the benefits system has had on lower income families, and single mums with disabled
December 10th Human Rights Day We started on 25th November International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, doing our best to Orange the World and get the discussion going with men and women, boys and girls that we say NO to violence. We
Check out the SIGBI website for current petition for example –If your raped by your husband in India it’s not a crime https://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/909/903/488/…
Cook something orange this weekend and use it as a talking point with family and friends (men and women) about saying NO to domestic violence. One of our members has sent in these recipes, others are available! https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/orangecake_83870
These bookmarks fold into credit card sized reminders of what a healthy relationship should feel like, aimed particularly at both young women and men, Our Club has shared these produced by SI Central Birmingham, based on the Purple Tear Drop Campaign ideas for action. http://www.purpleteardrop.org.uk/what-you-can-do/love-melove-me-not-bookmarks-and-cards/
The Forgotten 10 Challenge supports the innocent civilians, mostly women and children, caught up in conflicts around the world. Resources include a petition to your MP to stop the bombing of civilians. https://humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/forgotten-10-challenge-resources?utm_source=Humanity%20%26%20Inclusion%20UK&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10096539_2018-12-04%20GRA%20CLUBS%20AND%20SCHOOLS%20-%20F10%20starts&utm_content=f10%20resources&dm_i=QI4,60EJF,UKXOOM,NK7M5,1
