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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Programme Action is at the heart of Soroptimist activities.\u00a0 Here are some examples of projects being implemented by Clubs\u00a0in the Southern England Region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SI Epsom & District focus on Domestic Abuse……….<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SI Epsom and District have concentrated their efforts during the pandemic on supporting and raising awareness about domestic abuse.\u00a0 This time in particular has shown a sharp increase in domestic abuse in the UK and globally.\u00a0 The Club\u2019s use of Zoom as well as social media have both helped to raise awareness about three domestic abuse charities: True Honour <\/a>\u00a0East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(ESDAS) and Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid <\/a>(RBWA)<\/p>\n

Since the start of the pandemic, there have been three virtual fundraising events- A Taste of Spice- Homemade Punjabi Cooking, From Stress to De-Stress- a virtual wellbeing session and The Big Heart Quiz. These were widely promoted on flyers and through social media which had links to the Club website. Once on the Club website, viewers were able to register and donate using an Eventbrite link –\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/d\/online\/events\/<\/a><\/p>\n

All funds raised were split between the three charities.<\/p>\n

Speakers have also attended Club meetings held on Zoom – Dr Clive Driscoll, Deputy Chair for True Honour, spoke about Modern Day Slavery and Michelle Blunsom MBE, ESDAS CEO, spoke about domestic abuse during lockdown and the services they provide for survivors and their families.<\/p>\n

The 16 Days of Activism 25 Nov \u2013 10 Dec 2020 was another opportunity to raise awareness through sharing posts that the three charities were sending out on social media as well as the daily SIGBI messages. \u00a0An \u00a0Orange the World Poster <\/a>was designed containing information about the 16 Days and a \u00a0Youtube video presentation <\/a>\u00a0was produced, highlighting stories and case studies from survivors which reached a wide audience on social media.<\/p>\n

In the Autumn, toys<\/a> were donated to RBWA which were placed in their Play Therapy room.\u00a0 \u00a0At Christmas, the Club donated presents to ESDAS through a Secret Santa and responded to an urgent appeal from RBWA for self-care gifts for survivors living in refuges. Club members donated through an Amazon wish list.<\/p>\n

The Club sent letters to MPs( Letter to MP<\/a>)and Ministers (Letter to Minister <\/a>) requesting their support for the Domestic Abuse Bill to include the offence of non-fatal strangulation.\u00a0 The Club also responded to the Region\u2019s request of writing letters to Baronesses with reference to amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill which was read in the House of Lords at the beginning of January. As a result of this, some Club members attended a UK Parliament workshop and several members have now formed a Lobbying Group which will continue to focus on domestic abuse issues as well as other matters arising that require letters to be written to MPs, Ministers and Peers.<\/p>\n

SI Salisbury are very busy with their projects……………<\/h2>\n

SI Salisbury have a number of projects running in the club and encourage every member to get involved in at least one of them. In January the Club held a project planning meeting to review current projects and to discuss what new ones might be started.<\/p>\n

On International Women\u2019s Day in March 2020 the Club launched\u00a0Her Salisbury Story<\/a>\u00a0, \u00a0a Heritage Lottery Fund supported\u00a0 project which aims to bring Salisbury\u2019s heritage alive through the celebration of the lives of Salisbury\u2019s women past and present.<\/p>\n

In addition to the research and interviewing activities currently underway, there is a potential map for a themed walk, involvement with schools and a writing competition in the summer.\u00a0Around 12-13 club members are\u00a0involved in the project so this is a significant commitment for the club as a whole.<\/p>\n

On 16 March 2020 the final judging and award ceremony of the\u00a0Salisbury Soroptimist STEM Challenge<\/a>\u00a0took place at the South Wilts University Technical College, Wilton Road, Salisbury. The annual competition for 2021 has been cancelled because of school closures.\u00a0 Schools are being contacted to see if a careers event in the summer term would be helpful. Contacts for female professionals in STEM careers who might be interested in such an event are being sought.<\/p>\n

SI Salisbury\u2019s annual quiz night in November in 2020 raised some \u00a31000, enabling the Club to continue to support the Salisbury Women\u2019s Refuge and\u00a0local charity\u00a0EdUKaid<\/a>. The charity has set up a girls\u2019 club in Tanzania as part of the Heshima Project menstrual health programme with the aim of educating and empowering girls to improve their life chances. The next quiz is likely to be in October\/November, either in person or remotely and there is a small team of members in place to run this.<\/p>\n

SI Salisbury are again\u00a0collecting pre-loved bras<\/a>\u00a0for distribution to women in Africa through\u00a0Smalls for All.<\/a>\u00a0Wearing a bra gives a woman dignity and can protect her from rape and sexual assault. Members will sort, fold and pack the bras collected for transportation to the charity at a fun \u2018Bras and Bubbly\u2019 event in the summer once we are able to meet again!<\/p>\n

SI Bournemouth: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SI Bournemouth have kindly made available information for other clubs on how to organise a STEM Challenge.\u00a0 The information is here:<\/p>\n

STEM CHALLENGE PLANNING FOR OTHER CLUBS<\/a><\/p>\n

SI Poole: Purple Teardrop Campaign<\/h2>\n

In preparation for the 2015 Glasgow Conference, SI Poole prepared a leaflet documenting key facts about the Purple Teardrop Campaign.\u00a0 The booklet can be downloaded here:<\/p>\n

Purple-Teardrop-A5-4pp-Leaflet-Artwork<\/a><\/p>\n

SI Poole: Loves Me, Loves Me Not Bookmarks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SI Poole has been making bookmarks available for some time, in\u00a0 order to help raise awareness of some key relationship issues. The bookmarks give the signs of healthy relationships, and also those which may at first appear healthy, but \u00a0then lead to violence and\/or to grooming for illicit sex.<\/p>\n

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We now have two bookmarks available. The first\u00a0version\u00a0is offered as part of the Purple Teardrop Campaign materials\u00a0and is available from the campaign website here.<\/p>\n

The new healthy relationship bookmark<\/a> is available direct from SI Poole, and the order form can be found here<\/a>, along with a lesson plan<\/a> that schools can download and use or adapt to meet their needs. This bookmark is aimed primarily at students from age 14 onward, although it can also be given to adults.<\/p>\n

We welcome feedback about how the bookmarks are used, and also about the design and wording, with suggestions for future improvements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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