{"id":5263,"date":"2025-03-26T09:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T08:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/?page_id=5263"},"modified":"2025-07-02T13:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:10:40","slug":"about-our-region-si-wales-south","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/about-our-region-si-wales-south\/","title":{"rendered":"About Our Region \u2013 SI Wales South"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/world-map.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5265 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/world-map-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a>Soroptimist International Wales South<\/strong> is a vibrant collective of Clubs forming one of the dynamic Regions of <em>Soroptimist International of Great Britain &amp; Ireland (SIGBI)<\/em>. Together, we are part of a global volunteer movement working to <strong>educate, empower and enable<\/strong> women and girls to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>We belong to a wider international family \u2013 <strong>Soroptimist International<\/strong>, which spans five Federations across the globe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soroptimist International Africa Federation<\/li>\n<li>Soroptimist International of the Americas<\/li>\n<li>Soroptimist International of Europe<\/li>\n<li>Soroptimist International of Great Britain &amp; Ireland (SIGBI)<\/li>\n<li>Soroptimist International of the South East Asia Pacific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With nearly <strong>65,000 members in 118 countries<\/strong>, Soroptimists are united in purpose: to create a better world for women and girls through education, advocacy, and action. The international headquarters is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our Clubs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>SI W<a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/world-clubs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5264 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/world-clubs-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/world-clubs-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/world-clubs.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a>ales South<\/strong> is proud to be home to ten active, independent Clubs, each chartered by SIGBI and committed to our shared Vision, Mission, and Principles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Barry and District<\/strong> (Chartered 1968)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridgend and District<\/strong> (Chartered 1947)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cwmbran District<\/strong> (Chartered 1980)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glamorgan<\/strong> (Chartered 2015)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haverfordwest and District<\/strong> (Chartered 1962)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milford Haven<\/strong> (Chartered 1955)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minerva<\/strong> (Chartered 2024)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neath and District<\/strong> (Chartered 1947)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Port Talbot<\/strong> (Chartered 1948)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While each Club operates independently, together we form a supportive, collaborative network committed to making a difference. .<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our projects and advocacy efforts &#8211; known as <strong>Programme Action<\/strong> \u2013 are at the heart of Soroptimist work. From supporting women\u2019s shelters to promoting girls\u2019 education and campaigning for gender equality, our Clubs make a real difference both locally and globally.<\/p>\n<p>As a Region, we come together regularly to:<a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/Graphic-group-of-women-arms-together.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5258 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/Graphic-group-of-women-arms-together-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/Graphic-group-of-women-arms-together-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/Graphic-group-of-women-arms-together.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Share ideas and inspire one another<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate on wider-reaching initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate achievements and milestones<\/li>\n<li>Plan for a stronger future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being part of the Region enhances what each Club can do individually \u2013 and brings the fun, friendship, and energy, and strenght of a larger collective.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Regional Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-leaders.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5351 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-leaders-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-leaders-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-leaders-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-leaders.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/a>Our Region is led by dedicated officers who help drive our shared mission forward:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President<\/strong> \u2013 Leads and unites the Region, chairs meetings, and represents Wales South at official events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretary<\/strong> \u2013 Keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, managing communication and records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treasurer<\/strong> \u2013 Oversees the Region\u2019s finances with transparency and care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programme Action Committee Chairman<\/strong> \u2013 Guides and supports Clubs in their project work, sharing best practices and aligning with Federation priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Our Vision, Mission, and Principles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5222 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/03\/women-logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a>Our Vision<\/strong><br \/>\nWomen and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><br \/>\nSoroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The advancement of the status of women<\/li>\n<li>High ethical standards<\/li>\n<li>Human rights for all<\/li>\n<li>Equality, development and peace<\/li>\n<li>The promotion of international goodwill and understanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Interested in Joining Us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re passionate about making a difference and want to connect with like-minded women, we&#8217;d love to welcome you. Visit the &#8216;<em>Join Us&#8217;<\/em>\u00a0 to find a Club near you, or reach out via our <em>Contact Us<\/em> page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us \u2013 and be part of something that truly changes lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soroptimist International Wales South is a vibrant collective of Clubs forming one of the dynamic&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":891,"featured_media":5256,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5263","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>About Our Region \u2013 SI Wales South | SI Wales South | SIGBI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SIGBI : SI 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