Whilst we join other organisations around the world in this campaign, as Soroptimists, our emphasis is on violence against women and girls.
The campaign always starts on November 25th – The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and runs until 10th December – Human Rights Day. The UN uses orange as its theme colour to denote optimism that things can and will improve.
In 2024 we “oranged” Kenilworth in various way again, as you can see below. These were only the headlines.
Throughout the period, orange wreaths and decorations were displayed in Milk and Mocha on the Warwick Rd, Additionally Club members wore orange clothing at various events. And of course we posted lots on our social media.
- From mid-November – a willow wreath was in place at Kenilworth Castle
- 23rd November – Orange Cafe Launch at Milk and Mocha
- 25th November – White Ribbon awareness and poster signing in Kenilworth
- 25th November – There was an orange display with decorations and information in Kenilworth library
- 26th November – White Ribbon posters were on display
- 26th November – Benches in Abbey Fields were decorated in orange
- 27th November – Club members prepared the tombola
- 28th November – Christmas tree was set up in St Nicholas Church with White Ribbon posters
- 28th November – Bench decorations were removed and transferred to the library entrance
- 29th November – Lights switch on included Tombola in support of Anawim
- 2nd December – Christmas tree was moved to a shop window with additional information
- 5th December – There was a collection of orange themed food items for the foodbank at Anawim at our December meal meeting
- 7th December – Regional meeting (MAR) at Chesford Grange. Attendees wore orange
- 9th December – Met to fill Anawim gift boxes
- 10th December – Transfered boxes to Anawim
- 10th December – Took down any remaining displays and decorations. Met to relax and to reflect on the previous sixteen days, what we had achieved and why we do it.
