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Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls with nearly 80,000 Members in 113 countries.
Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has 5000 Members in 250 Clubs in 20 countries in Great Britain, Ireland and countries in Asia, the Caribbean and Malta, who work at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. Search for your nearest Club now.
The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best.
Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’. From the founding of the first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California, in 1921, through to the present day where over 3000 Clubs are flourishing throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve ‘the best for women’ in every sphere of their lives.
The Board consists of 7 elected Members who manage and oversee the organisation. We also have a team of staff based in Stockport who provide support to Members.
Our Programme Team are elected Members who provide expertise in the six key areas of our work: Advocacy, Partnerships, People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity.
Join us today and you will belong to an organisation of women working to improve the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.
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