{"id":30,"date":"2017-05-28T15:43:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-28T14:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:38:59","slug":"sinewtown","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/sinewtown\/","title":{"rendered":"SI Newtown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Soroptimist International Newtown (SINT) is the 6th Soroptimist club to be chartered in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4558 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2020\/09\/79924cdf-a6a6-4077-b64d-ce5b07ba3ef9-e1600650321200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"926\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2020\/09\/79924cdf-a6a6-4077-b64d-ce5b07ba3ef9-e1600650321200.jpeg 926w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2020\/09\/79924cdf-a6a6-4077-b64d-ce5b07ba3ef9-e1600650321200-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2020\/09\/79924cdf-a6a6-4077-b64d-ce5b07ba3ef9-e1600650321200-768x507.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chartered in 2010 our current SIgnature Programme Action activity is our workshop series &#8211; <em>My Sister&#8217;s Keeper<\/em> &#8211; which is directed specifically to women and young girls in the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Our workshops have centered around topics such as Alternative Career Paths, Safety and Self-Defense and Financial Literacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Other than our workshop series we have other projects and activities all of which are focused on the United Nations calendar days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>These include our campaigns for International Women&#8217;s Day, Orange the World supporting non-violence towards women and World Literacy Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Our members continue to actively pursue making that positive difference in the lives of women and girls.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Join us to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Trinidad and Tobago!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:sint.soroptimist@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sint.soroptimist@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Like and Add us on the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SINewtown\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SINewtown\/<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sinewtown?lang=en\">@SINewtown<br \/>\n<\/a>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sinewtown\/\">sinewtown<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6994&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Executive Team of Soroptimist International Newtown following their 15th AGM on April 11th, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Seated from L-R: Termika Kinsale, Programme Action Officer, Marissa Bubb, Immediate Past President, Abena Hartley -President, Jada-Lee Condappa Lewis, Correspondence Secretary, Cherise St. Vincent, Treasurer, Membership Officer (Acting), Jimmianne Warner, Communications Officer<\/p>\n<p>We celebrate your leadership and look forward to a year of impact, growth and service. Together let us continue empowering women and girls to thrive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6986&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6987&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6988&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccination Seminar<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">In commemoration of International Women\u2019s Day 2025, Soroptimist International Port of Spain in partnership with the St. James Police Youth Club hosted a Cervical Cancer and HPV Seminar on the 15th March, 2025, themed \u201cYour Health is your Wealth\u201d which was successful. The Soroptimist International National Assoc. of T&amp;T Cervical Cancer Working Group (CCWG) were invited to attend the seminar.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Programme Chair for the afternoon\u2019s proceedings was Caroyn James, President Elect.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Welcome and Introductory Remarks were given by Cpl (Ag,) Derrick Shabodie, Manager of the St. James Police Youth Club, followed by greetings from Ms. Beverly Jones, President of the Parent Council.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Dr. Caroline Grant, Programme Action Officer gave the opening address on behalf of President Donna Scoon Moses who sent her apologies.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Dr. Sandra Boxill, member of Soroptimist International Newtown and a member of the CCWG was the Guest Presenter. Sandra\u2019s presentation entitled &#8220;Know Yourself Outside In and Inside Out&#8221;, was very informative, enlightening and engaging and she received a resounding applause from everyone. Well done, Sandra. This was followed by a lively Q&amp;A session from the attendees which included the executive of the St. James Police Youth Club and Parent Council, children who are members of the club and their parents.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6780&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Soroptimist International Newtown hosted Friendship Day 2024 &#8211; &#8220;Casino Royale&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hats Off to Soroptimist International Newtown (SINT) for a well-planned and orchestrated FUN-TASTIC Friendship Day 2024The theme was Casino Royale and the interpretations of the various games assigned to each club were well portrayed, creating a casino environment.<\/p>\n<p>It was great to meet and mingle with some of our Sister Soroptimists from our 7 clubs. and share quality fun time with each other.<\/p>\n<p>The club presentations, Bingo, various other games and musical chairs brought so much excitement and laughter to all.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you, SINT, for hosting a wonderful and amazing Friendship Day 2024 which was thoroughly enjoyed by all,[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6714&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6730&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6732&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>SI Newtown was well represented at the SITT 51st AGM on the 28th September, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SITT President Dennise with members of her Soroptimist International Newtown (SINT) Club.<\/p>\n<p>From left to right Marissa Bubb, President of SINT, Chevonne Agana, President Elect, Dennise Demming (SITT President) and Cherise St. Vincent, Treasurer[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/youtu.be\/HZlMwvViEHs[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">SI Newtown launched their &#8220;Little Free Library Project<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI guess there are never enough books,\u201d a quote by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist John Steinbeck. A perspective it seems the Newtown Branch of Soroptimist International takes very seriously. The club launched their Little Free Library project on Friday 6th September, 2024,at Nelson Mandela Park, aiming to ensure there\u2019s always a book available to read.<\/p>\n<p>Chevonne Agana, President Elect is interviewed by TTT media personnel at the launch.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6731&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6679&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/uptLJjt9e4E[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>SIGBI Day of Action &#8211; 13-07-24<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For Soroptimist Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Day of Action 2024, we decided to tackle Period Poverty and issued a call for donations. We partnered with the St Jude&#8217;s Home for Girls and made the commitment to assist the school with alleviating some of the burden by providing feminine products for the 70+ teens in their care<\/p>\n<p>With the cash donations we were able to purchase 7 cases of pads and received 3 extra cases and 10 cases of panty liners FREE from Smith Robertson &amp; Company Limited.<\/p>\n<p>We also purchased 72 soaps and deodorants for the young ladies.<\/p>\n<p>All this made possible by our planning committee and generous donations from SINT sisters, their networks and you!!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you all!![\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6605&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/youtu.be\/adYkBY7913I[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]Soroptimist International Newtown held their Programme Action Planning Meeting on Friday 21st June, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>It was energizing, fun, uplifting and very productive!<\/p>\n<p>We all left feeling like we had a good Friday evening lime with sisters who are planning to CHANGE THE WORLD!!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re &#8220;Ready for the Road&#8221; ahead with our Programme Action and we&#8217;re very excited for all our upcoming proposed projects!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you ladies for coming out in your numbers and so full of energy and ideas. And of course, thank you to our most gracious Host[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6539&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>SI Newtown &#8211; Membership Retreat<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As May is Membership Month within Soroptimist International Newtown held our Membership Retreat &#8211; &#8220;Removing the Titles, Restoring the Sisterhood&#8221;, Sunday 18th May.<\/p>\n<p>It was a transformative event that focused on fostering unity and genuine connection among members.<\/p>\n<p>The event invited participants to leave behind professional titles and societal roles to embrace our shared identity as sisters.<\/p>\n<p>Through a series of workshops, team-building exercises, and heartfelt discussions, led by Reanna Ali we explored themes of volunteering, charity, support, and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>The retreat emphasized the importance of seeing each other beyond external labels, nurturing a deeper sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of the retreat, we left with strengthened bonds, renewed spirits, and a collective commitment to maintaining the essence of Soroptimist International in our daily lives.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6529&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]On Friday evening 10th May 2024, we gathered to empower and uplift our community through strategic planning and sisterhood. Soroptimist International Newtown Trinidad&#8217;s first meeting of the fiscal year was a success.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6333&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6334&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6335&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6336&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6337&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">The Female Entrepreneur in a Digital World&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SI Newtown held our \u201cThe Female Entrepreneur in a Digital World&#8221; International Women&#8217;s Day event on Friday at Holy Name Convent with Women Entrepreneurs and Guest Speakers, Afiya Francis and Shari Winchester.<\/p>\n<p>The session was one of how theory and knowledge learnt can be implemented in certain real life situations and practical applications.<\/p>\n<p>The ladies imparted invaluable wisdom and information, tips and guidelines for entrepreneurs and spoke about their own journeys as females in a digital environment.<\/p>\n<p>Key points discussed included how social media and entrepreneurship intersect and key considerations about personal branding authenticity and speaking up as women in industry.<\/p>\n<p>We express our sincere gratitude to Afiya and Shari for their participation as a guest speakers for our event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6291&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6287&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6274&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6273&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6227&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">SINT welcomes 5 new members<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 has started off with a BANG!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We not only held our first Business meeting of the year on Friday 12th January, but we also welcomed one of the largest group of new members into SI Newtown Trinidad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introducing 5 newest members:<\/p>\n<p>Marissa, Jennifer, Termika, Kirsty and Marielle.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome aboard and best wishes to all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=793467116150996&amp;set=pcb.793467186150989&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUMAiPRe-CaR1EANWZjGlzdiPiOJM8YLcHagdlC5lvM2khs2s2NJleCoplk42sz_3xb3w2XRJ9wVNx6Y-P3HL6yf_-P6zODj04YfnLmnOTobzn9Dk1xV21V0jxGTy-IR2IjsTY0zC6tVbTDuUrOfEvijg4mBtazKHpR5SSGOX-exF9D-3zX-QSBJWahUtJWf69vTKEcy-I-cVz0Yob_ILOk&amp;__tn__=*bH-y-R\">\u00a0<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5761&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">SI Newtown inducts three new members.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the newest members of SI Newtown<\/p>\n<p>Three new members were inducted at the AGM held on Saturday 29th April,2023.<\/p>\n<p>From L-R<\/p>\n<p>Jimmianne Warner- New Member, Corina Hernandez Marhue- Immediate Past President, Leslie Anne St louis Taylor-New Member, Cherise St. Vincent -New Member and Candace Nanton- outgoing Membership Officer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/wX5aM-6JziA?si=lm3Ra151va6zx_xJ[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>HAMPERS FOR CHRISTMAS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Soroptimist International Newtown packaged and delivered hampers to 17 families for Christmas.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6162\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/11\/403095641_759031636261211_8166810829918052899_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/11\/403095641_759031636261211_8166810829918052899_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/11\/403095641_759031636261211_8166810829918052899_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/11\/403095641_759031636261211_8166810829918052899_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/11\/403095641_759031636261211_8166810829918052899_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/carersrightsday?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVmYV5hVwl56rcNX1XHeesVccf8rOFduG6hMg4drzBS-omoL-ATds4_G2iH9OIMd38ncDwOi2HW5hTeEitHN8IEUl-uVAxKHY149f28Fcx5hQav6n6ZPYoeqEqMYIxrYwcKqRLbvDBuupS-lEaLOAm_BM-1_prge3GbDjD8G4Do7UhLX5Ry6Mz-Y1W13yShR2o&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">Carersrightsday<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Today is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/carersrightsday?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVmYV5hVwl56rcNX1XHeesVccf8rOFduG6hMg4drzBS-omoL-ATds4_G2iH9OIMd38ncDwOi2HW5hTeEitHN8IEUl-uVAxKHY149f28Fcx5hQav6n6ZPYoeqEqMYIxrYwcKqRLbvDBuupS-lEaLOAm_BM-1_prge3GbDjD8G4Do7UhLX5Ry6Mz-Y1W13yShR2o&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">carersrightsday<\/a> and so we highlight the project @sinewtown did for Mental Health Day 2023 &#8211; \u201cCaring for the Carers\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Having addressed the needs of these girls in phase 1 of our \u2018Butterfly Project,\u2019 a 6 month programme aimed at preparing adolescent girls for adulthood, we decided to now consider the persons with whom they depend on and interact with on a daily basis, the caregivers.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the stressful nature of the role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/carers?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVmYV5hVwl56rcNX1XHeesVccf8rOFduG6hMg4drzBS-omoL-ATds4_G2iH9OIMd38ncDwOi2HW5hTeEitHN8IEUl-uVAxKHY149f28Fcx5hQav6n6ZPYoeqEqMYIxrYwcKqRLbvDBuupS-lEaLOAm_BM-1_prge3GbDjD8G4Do7UhLX5Ry6Mz-Y1W13yShR2o&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">\u00a0carers<\/a> within our local homes, while furthering our continued work at St Judes Home for Girls, SI Newtown hosted a workshop for 20 of the home\u2019s caregivers that provided the necessary tools and strategies to manage their physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop consisted of a yoga session, team building exercises and a stress management and mindfulness session.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.6pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6134\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/11\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Imaging-ART-competition-284x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Pogramme Action Awards-<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.6pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) London Conference 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.6pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Peace and SDG 5 Gender Equality<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.6pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Congratulations to Runner up \u2013 Soroptimist International Trinidad and Tobago (National <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Association) Project: Imagine ART Competition<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Started by <strong>SI Newtown<\/strong> and adopted by the National Association, this competition was a celebration of International Women\u2019s Day, whose theme was\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/embraceequity?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZV1nVjTXz-qtfyG8Zrx_S9mTOxQaVm_N7tssdZhAdcRuVKhbgKG5NJ6K5AfwYyxRRpsPge42CtVzM6znR4kTO26ZbBXY8UxSm7BKMHS9frmiHZ18qgMRi17c_H4UI63w9caB2n6r9HeQn2_TAN5sP2i&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\"><span style=\"color: #cd894e; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\">#embraceequity<\/span><\/a>. Art pieces were submitted by more than 100 students which were displayed at the National Library of Trinidad and Tobago which saw many members of the general public visiting to view the artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.6pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Congratulations to the Winner in the same category \u2013 Soroptimist International Salisbury<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.6pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nunito Sans',serif; color: #005596;\">Project: Making Salisbury Safer<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6137&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6124\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/396716304_743492821148426_6446513456313236331_n-258x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/396716304_743492821148426_6446513456313236331_n-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/396716304_743492821148426_6446513456313236331_n.jpg 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/>Soroptimist International Newtown Boozy Brunch Fundraiser 2023 event was featured in the Guardian We Magazine on the 29<sup>th<\/sup> October, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt;\">Our past, ongoing and future projects were also highlighted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt;\">Special thanks to Dr. Safeeya Mohammed, WE magazine Editor for ensuring our initiatives were highlighted.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xzy4uL1cvJY[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6083\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/SINT-Thank-you-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/SINT-Thank-you-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/SINT-Thank-you-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/10\/SINT-Thank-you.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>SI Newtown Boozy Brunch fundraiser held on the 24th September 2023 was a great success.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ladies of SI Newtown would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for making our Boozy Brunch fundraiser a huge success !!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to our sponsors: Angostura, Lauriston Lewis Associates Limited, The Residence, DJ Mazel, Ironside Media<\/p>\n<p>Our fellow Soroptimist International Trinidad and Tobago members<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who purchased or donated a ticket<\/p>\n<p>Your generous donations and support has contributed to the success of our event which will allow us to fund projects aimed at providing women and girls with resources and opportunities to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>Visit SI Newtown&#8217;s Facebook Page to see all the lovely pictures from the Brunch..[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/EQ5tVJbFBVs?si=7vU-ucl1Dt8URxZP[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6045&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]SI Newtown Members at the Soroptimist International Trinidad and Tobago National Association AGM on the 9th of September 2023., at the Royal Hotel, San Fernando.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5896&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Trinidad delegates at the Soroptimist International convention in Dublin on the 27th to 29th July, 2023.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>L-R Sandra Dieffenthaller (SISF) Girlie Sulaman (SIPOS) Renata Ramsaywak-Lalla (SISF), Nalini Rajballie(SIC) Donna Scoon Moses (SIPOS)<br \/>\nand Denise Demming (SINT)[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5931\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/08\/Day-of-Action-Newtown-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/08\/Day-of-Action-Newtown-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/08\/Day-of-Action-Newtown-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/tt\/files\/2023\/08\/Day-of-Action-Newtown.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Soroptimist International, Newtown<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">SIGBI DAY of action 15th July, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To commemorate SIGBI Day of Action which coincided with the United Nations World Youth Skills Day, SI, Newtown hosted a HairCare and SkinCare Workshop for the young women at Sophia House.<\/p>\n<p>World Youth Skills Day is a day to encourage youth to celebrate the value of acquiring skills as a way to achieve personal success and fulfilment.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5877&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>SI Newtown&#8217;s June Business Meeting<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">For our June Business Meeting we encouraged members to wear green, blue or earth tones as we celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day in the week.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5718&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]A few participants of the SI Newtown Art competition[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5694&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]Christiana-Li Miguel from Holy Name Convent 2nd place winner from SI Newtown and also in the SITT National judging stands next to her wonderful art piece which shows her creativity and critical thinking in tandem with the theme of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5683&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]SITT National Association IMAGINE School Art Competition<\/p>\n<p>Winners of the competition from SI Newtown Club.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5671&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>SI Newtown displays art pieces at the SITT National Association School Art Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Opening day of Soroptimist International Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s art exhibition \u201cIMAGINE\u201d was a resounding success!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thank you to all the schools and individuals that came out to view these amazing works of art !<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The exhibition continues at The NALIS Rotunda Gallery until April 3rd. Weekdays from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5689&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]SI Newtown initially conceptualized the IMAGINE School art competition which was broadened to the national level with other local SI clubs adopting the project in recognition of International Women&#8217;s Day 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Also featured in the Guardian Newspapers was a synopsis of the work done on their Butterfly project.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5662&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5629&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]SI Newtown participated in the SI Friendship Day hosted by SI San Fernando at La Vega, Gran Couva on the 19th of March, 2023. They were all dressed various combinations of attire representing the sixties which was the theme for the event.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5641&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Happy International Women&#8217;s Day 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Collective activism is what drives change.\u00a0From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum,\u00a0we can all embrace equity.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Upcoming\u00a0<\/strong><b>event: &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>SI Newtown Valentine&#8217;s Day cupcake fundraiser.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Order yummy cupcakes for your loved ones. Message us to place your order.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5477&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Celebrating the milestone achievement of our dearest members Dr. Nneka St.Rose and Dr.Kyra Mc Gowan Santana.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Congratulations on achieving the award of your Doctoral degrees !!!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">We were thrilled to celebrate you both at our first business meeting of the year !<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr 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