Who we are
SI Dunfermline members shown in photo meet in Fife College, where some of our meetings have been held recently.
A Region by women for women, where everyone is heard
Who we are in Scotland South:
Soroptimist International Scotland South Region, (SI SS R), is one of two Scottish Regions within Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Ltd. To find out more click here. SIGBI is one of the five Federations within Soroptimist International; to find out more click here.
The two Scottish Regions are Scotland North and Scotland South.
Special Consutative Status at the United Nations (UN):
SIGBI was granted Special Consultative Status by the Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN, notified on 14 08 2013.
The meaning of the word Soroptimist:
The wod Soroptimist is a combination is a combination of the Latin words “soror” meaning sister, and “optima” meaning “best”, – so we want best for women.
Soroptimist Vision:
Women and girls will achieve thier individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong peaceful communities worldwide.
Soroptimist Mission:
Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
The Principles of Soroptimism:
The principles of Soroptimism are to strive for:
The advancement of women
High ethical standards
Human rights for all
Equality, development and peace, and
the advancement of international undrstanding , goodwill, and peace.
Become a member
Join us today. Find your nearest Club in Scotland South, listed below.
The photo below was taken at our Joint SNS 90th Celebration with SI Scotland North 27 06 2026.
Also present is SI President Renata.
Scotland South Region information
As from 1st April 2026 there are seven Clubs in Scotland South Region as follows
SI Dunfermline
SI Edinburgh
SI Falkirk
SI Glasgow City
SI Hamilton
SI Kirkcaldy
SI Kirkintilloc
SI Dunfermline
SI Edinburgh
SI Falkirk
SI Glasgow City
SI Hamilton
SI Kirkcaldy
SI Kirkintilloc
When and where we meet
We meet quarterly, spring and summer meetings face to face in various locations, autumn and winter meetings on Zoom.
Scotland South Region programme
Our collection of gently worn bras and new pants for Smalls for All Charity, 27 06 2026, a long standing part of our programme.
Region history
The members of Scotland South Region celebrated their 90th Anniversary together with Scotland North Region members on 27 06 2026. SI President Renata attended.
Leaders
Scotland South Region is managed by the Region Management Team, (RMT).
Current project
Members of SI SNS Programme Action Team, with SI President Renata, 27 06 2026.