{"id":5450,"date":"2025-11-06T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/?p=5450"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:39:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:39:49","slug":"5450","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/2025\/11\/06\/5450\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><\/h4>\n<h1>Celebrating Soroptimist Success Across the Region<\/h1>\n<h3><em>Showcasing the creativity, compassion, and impact of our Soroptimist clubs.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"723\">This year marked an exciting new chapter for our Region as we <em data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"274\">revived and reimagined<\/em> the presentation of <strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"344\">Regional Awards for Programme Action projects<\/strong>. Instead of the Executive choosing the winners, every club had the chance to celebrate one another\u2019s achievements by voting for the projects they felt most deserving of the <strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"553\">Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards<\/strong>. The result was a wonderful celebration of Soroptimist creativity, compassion, and collective action\u2014showcasing how our clubs truly make a difference in women\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"780\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"780\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"780\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5452\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/1-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a> <strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"778\">Gold Award \u2013 SI Bridgend and District<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1352\"><strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"793\">Project:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"820\">Brownies Got Talent 2025<\/em><br data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\" \/>A joyful and confidence-building event empowering girls aged 7\u201310 to showcase their talents in a fun and supportive setting. Partnering with local Brownie groups, members organised and judged the competition, encouraging every girl to participate and earn her Performing badge. Many overcame shyness, discovered new skills, and even joined drama clubs or school shows afterwards. Now in its sixth successful year, this project perfectly embodies Soroptimist <em data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1294\">Empowerment<\/em> and <em data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1307\">Action<\/em>\u2014nurturing confidence, friendship, and fun!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1410\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5453\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/2-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/2.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a> <strong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1408\">Silver Award \u2013 SI Cwmbran and District<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1941\"><strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1423\">Project:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1473\">Partnership with The Grange University Hospital<\/em><br data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\" \/>This heart-warming initiative provided dignity and comfort packs\u2014including nappies, toiletries, bonding squares, and trauma teddies\u2014to support women, babies, and families during hospital stays. Working closely with the hospital chaplaincy team, members created tailored care packs offering both practical and emotional comfort. A shining example of <em data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1851\">Empower, Educate, Enable<\/em> and <em data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1885\">Awareness, Advocacy, Action<\/em> in practice\u2014spreading kindness, compassion, and hope.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1988\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1988\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1988\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5454\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/3-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/3-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wales-south\/files\/2025\/11\/3.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/a> <strong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1986\">Bronze Award \u2013 SI Glamorgan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2466\"><strong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2001\">Project:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2038\">#OrangeCardiff for #OrangeTheWorld<\/em><br data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\" \/>A simple yet powerful idea\u2014using beermats with QR codes in pubs and social venues\u2014to raise awareness of domestic abuse and connect women with support services. Reaching 19 venues across South Wales, the campaign started meaningful conversations about respect, behaviour, and safety. Low-cost, high-impact, and full of heart\u2014this project perfectly captures Soroptimist <em data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2431\">Advocacy, Awareness,<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2444\">Action<\/em> in everyday places.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2471\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2521\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2521\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2521\"><strong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2519\">Regional Pride at SIGBI Conference!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"3058\">We were asked to submit <strong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2563\">four projects<\/strong> from our Region for consideration at the <strong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2657\">SIGBI Conference \u201cSpeed Dating Projects\u201d session<\/strong>, so alongside our three award winners we proudly included our <strong data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2757\">4th place project from SI Minerva<\/strong>. We were <em data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2778\">delighted<\/em> when all four were selected! Originally, only two projects were expected to be chosen, but SI Wales South shone brightly, with <strong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2939\">four of the 25 projects (16%)<\/strong> coming from our Region\u2014an outstanding achievement that highlights the strength, creativity, and impact of our clubs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3063\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"322\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"320\">Also Showcased at Conference \u2013 SI Minerva<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"934\"><strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"335\">Project:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"404\">Empowering Women via Medicines Education: Becoming Medicines Savvy<\/em><br data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\" \/>SI Minerva\u2019s project was also selected for presentation at Conference, highlighting the club\u2019s commitment to improving women\u2019s health and wellbeing across South Wales. Delivered entirely by members, the sessions helped women build confidence in managing their medicines safely and making informed choices about their health. Reaching a range of community groups, including survivors of domestic abuse, the initiative reflected the Soroptimist values of <em data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"879\">Educate, Empower,<\/em> and <em data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"892\">Enable<\/em> through practical, accessible learning.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3760\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3948\">A huge congratulations to <strong data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3806\">all four clubs<\/strong> for their creativity, dedication, and service\u2014showing once again that <strong data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3943\">Soroptimist Wales South leads with heart, purpose, and impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating Soroptimist Success Across the Region Showcasing the creativity, compassion, and impact of our Soroptimist&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":891,"featured_media":5468,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-regional-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>| News | Blog | Events | SI Wales South<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SI Wales South : Blog &amp; News : : Keep up to date with the latest news, articles and events from the Soroptimists of SI Wales South . 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