Female farmer and founder of Community Interest Company (CIC), Milly Fyfe from Northamptonshire, has received a Diamond Education Grant to expand her food education business and further support her local community. Milly, 40, now offers parents and her local community workshops to learn about foraging
A prominent member of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, a charity known for standing up for women and girls, has been listed in King Charles’ New Year Honours List. The list, widely recognised for celebrating high-profile public figures, also shines a light on the
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2026 is a dedicated awareness campaign aimed at educating people about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the importance of regular screening. It was established to honour the memory of Jade Goody, well known as a reality television star and mother to
Government’s VAWG Strategy a Step Forward – Now It’s Time for Real Action Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland has welcomed the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, calling it a major step forward in protecting women and girls. Gillie O’Rourke, Federation
Soroptimists across the Federation were recognised for their work during 16 Days of Activism at the NAWO Awards We are humbled and delighted to announce that Soroptimists across the UK and Ireland have been awarded the NAWO 16 Days of Activism Award, presented at a
Read this great article by Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Gillie O’Rourke in Business Age, which makes the economic argument for employers to ensure their workplaces are not just safe but inviting for their female employees. All workplaces need diversity, and retaining
We were delighted to see Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Gillie O’Rourke featured as one of the experts in Stylist Magazine‘s leading article on the impact of the budget on women. As one of the leading organisations representing women around the World,
Soroptimists were mentioned on the floor of the House this month by MP for Stafford Leigh Ingham. Ms Ingham has been a supporter of Stafford Soroptimists and [tag] Children Heard and Seen’ charity for their work to raise awareness of the impact on children when
Every year, Soroptimists join the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, held from 25 November to 10 December. This year, Soroptimist clubs around the world are focusing on preventing online violence and creating safer digital spaces for women
Ballina Soroptimists have made a “Climate Change” Quilt which will be presented to COP 30 Climate Summmit by former Irish President Mary Robinson. Read the full article in the Irish Times.
