SOROPTIMIST
INTERNATIONAL
SOUTH AFRICA
Soroptimist International South Africa is part of a global volunteer movement, Soroptimist International (SI) that work together to transform the lives of women and girls.
About Soroptimist International South Africa
Soroptimist International’s network of around 72,000 club members in 121 countries works at a local, national and international level to Educate, Empower and Enable opportunities for women and girls.
VISION
Women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide
MISSION STATEMENT
Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES
• The advancement of the status of women
• High ethical standards
• Human rights for all
• Equality, development and peace and
• The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace
• High ethical standards
• Human rights for all
• Equality, development and peace and
• The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace
“The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best. .”
And so Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’
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PROSPERITY
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Our Clubs
SI Cape of Good Hope
SI Durban
SI Johannesburg
SI King Sebata Dalindyebo
SI Mahikeng
SI Pretoria-Tshwane
Latest News
12
Oct
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD
International days give us an opportunity to educate our members and the public on issues of concern. The existence of international da...
29
Jul
Soroptimist International Annual Report
25TH JULY 2022
SI President Maureen Maguire and SI Immediate Past President Sharon Fisher are delighted to share the Soroptimist Int...
06
Jul
Soroptimist International South Africa is proud to be a part of a global network of remarkable women
Our clubs focus on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals to shape our projects. These projects help women and girls achieve their i...
31
Mar
Soroptimist International STATEMENT AGAINST THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Soroptimist International supports women and girls in war zones. As War is never gender-neutral we are reminded that women and girls ar...
28
Oct
28
Jul
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Phone: (064) 332-1233
Email:info@soroptimistsouthafrica.org
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