Soroptimist International of Port of Spain was founded in 1959 and is the founder Club of Soroptimist Clubs in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Soroptimist International of Port of Spain is a member of Soroptimist International which is a “worldwide organization for women in management and professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.”
It is also the founder Club of Soroptimist Clubs in the English – Speaking Caribbean.
Soroptimist International Port of Spain hosts their regular monthly members meetings at their Headquarters located at 15 Nepaul Street, St James, Port of Spain on the first Wednesday of each month – prospective members are always welcome.
PROJECTS include:
Annual Computer Literacy programme in conjunction with Microsoft
“Crescendo” Music Therapy programme for Cyril Ross children
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Training for single women from the Beetham Estate
Annual World Peace Day “Spoken Word” programme for primary schools in Port of Spain area in conjunction with Roots Foundation – Mtiba Solwazi