Who we are
Soroptimist is an
international organization for professional
women who work to improve the lives of women and
girls, in local communities and throughout the
world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120
countries and territories contribute time and
financial support to community–based and
international projects that benefit women and
girls.
Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which
determine the focus of volunteer work in their
communities. Club projects range from renovating
domestic violence shelters and providing
mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring
self-esteem workshops for teenage girls. In
addition, Soroptimists participate in
organization-wide programs including...
Soroptimist also
sponsors
Live Your
Dream.org,
an online community empowering offline volunteer
action. The self-motivated network is made up of
people who wish to support women and girls in their
quest to lead better lives, while gaining
inspiration in their own lives. Members of the free
online community work on topics such as women’s
economic empowerment, ending violence against women,
human trafficking, and more. They also have access
to inspirational articles, tips, and blogs that can
help them live their own personal dreams.
