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What is Soroptimist International ?

The world's best kept secret"

01 Who are we?

SI unites women from all continents, cultures and professions to work to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and to contribute to better global understanding.

It is the world's largest service organisation of professional women with a socio-political commitment.
The organisation therefore provides a global professional and social network through its members and through international partnerships.

Worldwide, SI is represented in 118 countries with around 70.000 members in 2.900 clubs.
Soroptimist International Germany (SID) currently consists of 224 clubs with over 6.700 members.

02 What do we do?

Soroptimists campaign worldwide at local, national and international level for the rights and improvement of the living conditions of women and girls.

They deal with issues concerning the legal, social and professional status of women and represent the position of women in public discussions.

More than 4,000 projects in Europe alone generate donations of around six million euros per year.

Around 1.5 million euros flow into social projects at home and abroad every year thanks to the voluntary commitment of Soroptimists in Germany.

Soroptimist International  -  Vision  -  Mission  -  Values

01 Vision

We are committed to a world where women and girls:
  • are able to realise their individual and collective potential and achieve the goals they set out to achieve
  • are not subjected to physical or psychological violence
  • have unhindered access to education
  • can strive for economic independence without hindrance
  • have unhindered access to health care and adequate nutrition
  • Be heard as an equal voice in efforts to build a more just and peaceful world.

02 Mission 

Through the worldwide network of members and international partnerships, Soroptimists develop and implement projects with the aim of improving the lives of women and girls - locally, nationally and internationally.

Peaceful coexistence, the promotion of equal participation in society and an advocacy for the protection of the environment have determined SI's maxims of action from the very beginning. In its 100th anniversary year, SI remains committed to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We try to publicise our concerns and win 'comrades-in-arms' in a wide variety of ways and channels.

03 Values

We are committed to the following goals and values:
  • Human rights for everybody
  • Gender equality
  • Striving for global peace and international understanding
  • Promoting the potential of women
  • Promoting integrity and democratic decision-making
  • Volunteering, diversity and friendship.

SI News & Blog

Here you can find globale News from Soroptimist International

You also have access to the global Soroptimist International Blog, where you can keep up to date on topics relevant to women

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