Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists organised a Zoom ‘Get Together’ with 4 of their Friendship Link Clubs on 30 July World Friendship Day.
30 July is United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons, established to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims and promote and protect their rights.
Over recent weeks, Jane Barnes from SI Medway and Maidstone has been busy knitting 120 mask extenders.These mask extenders are useful when wearing face masks or face coverings for prolonged periods as they can alleviate painful rubbing and pressure around the back of the ear.
The Kori Development Project (UK registered charity 1158663) works to educate, empower and improve the health of women and girls in Taiama, in the KORI district of Sierra Leone.
Our own Carol Infanti – Assistant Programme Director was asked to contribute an a article for SparkBlue, which is a Community Engagement Platform for UN agencies. She was asked to contribute on ‘Role of women in post-conflict economic decision making’. A copy of the report can be found here
It is useful for Soroptimists to understand how we contribute to the United Nations (UN).
Today on 22 June 2020, Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) is celebrating their Centenary event to mark the 100 years of service they have given to supporting sight impaired people to live independent lives in and around Kent since 1920.
One of our newer members in SI Medway and Maidstone, Jules Taylor likes the outdoor lifestyle and keeping active by taking part in Park runs and triathlons.
As reports appeared in the media about the alarming increase in domestic abuse incidents during lockdown, Angela Howe contacted our local provider, Clarion Housing to ask if there was anything Soroptimists could do to help.
