From 2018 – July 2019 Soroptimist International of Lichfield and District worked in partnership with Staffordshire Police on the “Driving Change” project to provide 150 safeguarding packs for distribution to local driving instructors by their then Partnership Manager, SI Lichfield & District Vice President, Marisha Place…
On Friday 26th April, Soroptimist Lichfield and District Club held a ‘Mental Health Coffee Morning’ to promote mental health awareness at Spires Care Home with a very special guest; comedian and author of “The Power of Knowing You”, Sheila McMahon.
On 11th March 2019 we were lucky to be visited by Gillie Nicholls, founder of the charity Les Amis Burkina Faso. Les Amis is a charity which particularly supports women. The lives of women in Africa can be extremely difficult, but particularly so for those who have given birth to a disabled child. This can often lead to the woman and her disabled child being abandoned.
As part of its Friendship Link Weekend 2018 SI Lichfield and District presented a Domestic Abuse workshop with high profile speakers and to invite other Soroptimists as well as partner/potential partner organisations.
On Wednesday 17th October, Soroptimist International, Lichfield Club held their 7th “SKIRTING SCIENCE” STEM event at Rodbaston College, Stafford.
Our sustainable sanitary pack project provides reusable, washable sanitary packs to enable girls to continue their education when they have their period, instead of missing many days off school. This will empower them through education to transform their lives. UK charity Classrooms in the Clouds (CITC) works with its Nepalese partners to support education by: Building good quality, new classrooms Sponsoring teachers, supporting teacher training and encouraging the employment of female teachers Working in partnership with local Nepalese communities and international partners
“When we mobilize girls and women, their communities and our world grow stronger. We are changing the status quo through quality menstrual care solutions, health education, and income-generating opportunities that give back days of opportunity and health.” Days for Girls International
