Soroptimist International of Chaguanas is a group of dynamic women who enjoy the camaraderie and networking opportunities that result from working together on projects that benefit the community.
Our mission is to transform the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
We are members of the wider Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland club and have consultative status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations thus we follow many of the United Nations significant dates including International Women’s Day, World Environment Day, Elimination Of Violence Against Women’s Day and International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
SI Chaguanas New Executive Team for the year 2024-2025
Exciting times ahead! SI Chaguanas is pleased to introduce our dynamic new Executive team at our 15th Annual General Meeting on April 13. Here are our new executive team members, ready to lead with passion and dedication!
In picture, from left are:
Christine and Anneela, Secretaries; Nalini, Communications Officer; Claire, Programme Action Officer; Sasha, Membership Officer, Laura, President; Amalia, President Elect; Ingrid, Vice President; Aretha, Treasurer; Jennie, Membership Officer; Bernadine, Immediate Past President.
Together, we’re ready to empower, inspire and make a meaningful impact in the lives of women and girls.
SI Chaguanas Welcomes Five New Members
Welcoming five incredible women into our SI Chaguanas family! Here they are, receiving their Soroptimist pins from our inspiring Immediate Past President, Bernadine, and their membership certificates from our esteemed club Secretary and President of the SI National Association, Christine.
Welcome, Sasha, Merle, Valini, Jada and Chandra.
Let’s continue on this journey of service and sisterhood together
SI Chaguanas recognizes Outgoing Executive Team for the year 2023/2024
Celebrating sisterhood with gratitude!
SI Chaguanas extends a heartfelt thank you to our past president Bernadine for her dedicated service this past year. In this heartwarming moment, we cherish the bond of sisterhood and teamwork.
From left: Immediate Past President Bernadine, Programme Action Officer Claire and President Laura.
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Valini, Christine and Nalini of SI Chaguanas supporting our sister club, SI San Fernando, at their fantastic fundraiser on Sunday!
Together, we amplify the power of service, making an impact on educating, empowering and enabling women and girls
Renew The Future, an inspiring book created by members of SI Chaguanas
SI Chaguanas is pleased to introduce “Renew The Future”, an inspiring book written and designed by our members, Kathryn and Nalini. This is indeed a wonderful achievement for the club to teach primary school children about renewable energy. With the Ministry of Education’s approval, we are excited to donate copies to primary schools in Central Trinidad.
Through vibrant illustrations and an engaging story, “Renew The Future” aims to spark curiosity and inspire young readers to explore how they can defend and renew the planet.
SI Chaguanas believes that early exposure is essential to fostering a generation of environmentally conscious leaders. It is our hope that this book will spark curiosity and even encourage students to consider jobs in renewable energy.
SIGBI Day of Action -13th July, 2024
Every July, some 5,500 members in 17 countries across the Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Federation participate in a Day of Action.
This year, the action theme is poverty. Heeding the call, SI Chaguanas members have sprung into action, organising safe and nutritious food necessities for 6 families from the Lendore Village and Jerningham Junction areas.
The global issue of hunger and food insecurity has increased since 2015, thus the United Nation’s 2nd Sustainable Development Goal is Zero Hunger, which aims to create a world free of hunger by 2030. Together, we can build a better future for everyone.
SI Chaguanas hosts meet and greet for potential members
SI Chaguanas had a fantastic time hosting a Potential Members’ Meet and Greet this past Saturday in celebration of Membership Month!
It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce new faces to the incredible work of Soroptimist International.
Our very own President Laura, Charter President Marilyn and Membership Officer Jennie delivered an inspiring introduction to Soroptimism, sharing our mission and the impact we make in our community and in the world. This was followed by a warm and welcoming meet and greet with our dedicated club members.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to those who made this event a success. We look forward to extending our Soroptimist family and continuing to make a meaningful difference together.
Exuding grace and sophistication, Christine and Claire stand up in support of sister club SI Anaparima’s fundraiser, Nostalgia. Together, we empower and uplift each other!
We are proud to advise that Nalini Parasram-Rajballie from SI Chaguanas is part of the SIGBI delegation of 7 who are attending the CSW68 which takes place in New York from the 11-22 Mar 24. We wish her and the other delegates all the best for a successful and productive CSW68.
We are proud to advise that Nalini Parasram-Rajballie from SI Chaguanas is part of the SIGBI delegation of 7 who are attending the CSW68 which takes place in New York from the 11-22 Mar 24. We wish her and the other delegates all the best for a successful and productive CSW68.
Inspiring futures one schoolbag at a time!
SI Chaguanas is proud to donate another round of school supplies to Venezuelan migrant children at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Carapichaima. Together, we’re making education accessible and inspiring inclusion.
From left are Aletia, SIC Membership Officer; Gail, Co-ordinator and Valini, SI Chaguanas.
SI Chaguanas participate in the SI Port of Spain Fun-tastic Christmas Wreathmaking Fundraiser
Festive, creative and crafty fun! The ladies of SI Chaguanas had a fantastic time learning the art of wreathmaking, a wonderful fundraiser hosted by SI Port of Spain. Here we are showing off our beautiful handmade wreaths this holiday season!
Soroptimist International clubs of T&T
Friendship Day 8th October 2023
Theme: The People Who Came
Soroptimist International Chaguanas, video-Chinese presentation.
SI Chaguanas hosted a spectacular Friendship Day at Holy Faith Convent, Couva, bringing together all Soroptimist clubs from around Trinidad and Tobago.
Each club represented a unique sector of our culturally rich society – from the First Peoples to the Spanish, French, Africans, English, Indians, Chinese and Syrian-Lebanese. While we’re empowering and transforming the lives of women and girls, Soroptimists also know how to have a blast!
Here’s to the spirit of friendship and sisterhood that brings us all together.
Happy 14th anniversary to the amazing ladies of SI Chaguanas Club!
It’s inspiring to see charter members (from left) Marilyn, Claire, Aletia, Shirley, and Christine still celebrating together with the same passion and dedication that started this journey.
Here’s to many more years of empowering women and making a difference in the community!
SI Chaguanas donate school supplies to local students
Education is the foundation of success, and we’re proud to have played a small part in helping the next generation thrive!
With the help of our dedicated friends and generous wellwishers, SI Chaguanas club was able to donate much-needed school supplies to local students, giving them the tools they need to excel. Here’s to a bright future for all!
Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin
SI Chaguanas was represented by Nalimi Rajballie, Communications Officer at the SI Convention in Dublin. (L-R 4th in backrow)
On Day 1, our impressive tree and vegetable planting projects were highlighted in a poster display.
We were also proud to see our patch of peace included in the beautiful quilt of peace, a project spearheaded by our sister club SI San Fernando, featuring patches from SI clubs worldwide.
And to top it all off, two of our projects, Wellness Wednesday and Let’s Plant Vegetables , were featured in the Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Programme Director’s report.
We’re thrilled to be making an impact on a global scale and showcasing all that Trinidad and Tobago has to offer.
SI Chaguanas display of their Poster “Let’s grow trees, Let’s grow Vegetables.
SI Chaguanas
SIGBI Day of action – 15th July 2023
Embracing UN World Youth Skills Day, SI Chaguanas proudly launches its Adopt a Classroom project at Chaguanas South Secondary School on Soroptimist Day of Action!
We kicked off with an exciting session, engaging young talents in the art of priming and painting, using paint rollers, brushes and more.
As the project moves forward, we’ll revamp and upgrade various aspects of the classroom, while instilling in the children the significance of maintaining their school environment and the world around us.
Together, we’re creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our youth
SI Chaguanas –
Let’s plant vegetables project
In commemoration of World Environment Day, 5th June, 2023, SI Chaguanas embarked on a “Let’s plant vegetables” project.
11 types of veggie plants were distributed to each recipient in recycled plastic packaging – a small step towards a sustainable future.
President of S.A.A.T.H.I., Rosemarie, receives plants from President of SI Chaguanas, Bernadine, for Let’s Plant Vegetables project in honour of World Environment Day.
SI Chaguanas -Membership Month activities
SI Chaguanas spreading awareness during Membership Month at Starbucks, Chaguanas.
Members discussed the club and its projects with interested shoppers while observing the U.N. designated “Orange the World Day” to end violence against women and girls.
Visit the website to learn more about our club:
https://sigbi.org/tt/si-chaguanas/
