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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS
A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women
and girls through programs leading to social and economic
empowerment.
Live Your Dream Goals
Extend SIA’s reach and mission Grow SIA’s recognition as a global women’s
organization Foster a new donor pool, and Increase revenue through corporate sponsors.
MISSION:
A global volunteer
organization
working to
improve the lives
of women and
girls through
programs leading
to social and
economic
empowerment.
1,345 clubs in 19 countries and
territories
Over 35,500 Soroptimists volunteer time and
contribute to community–based and
federation-wide projects to benefit women
and girls
SIA Mission
60% of members volunteer 40+
hours
19% of volunteer 120+ hours
annually
Focus on Women & Girls: Education
Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to…
GENDER EQUALITY
EMPOWERMENT
EDUCATION
DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP
Since 1972, we’ve
disbursed $25 + million
to more than
30,000 women to reach their goals and
live their dreams through our
Women’s Opportunity Awards!
Our Impact: Women’s Opportunity Awards
SOROPTIMIST: Investing in Women’s Empowerment through Education
Fels Institute of the University of Pennsylvania
“Soroptimist’s focus on women and girls paves the
way for an entirely new generation of independent,
educated and financially secure women and families,
who in turn become contributing members of their
communities and countries.”IMPACT: Improved quality of life,
sense of self-worth
and ability to serve as role models…
Cost per changed life = $1,265
Club Grants for Women & Girls
IMPACT: • 2,300 + women and girls
provided opportunities for economic advancement
• 32,000 given tools and resources
to help live free from violence
• 1,300 + gained access to
educational opportunities,
• 250 gained access to health care
Cost per changed life = $3.81
“I take pride in being a strong and independent woman, but I have learned how to ask for help. This award is a huge help for my family and my future.”
“The Women’s
Opportunity Award is
exactly the kind of help I
desperately seek to
improve my life, the lives
of my family and of our
tribal community.”
Rowena Tutana Navaira, Canumay, Philippines
Eri Isozumi, Yaizu-shi Suzuoka, Japan
“I hope to create a place where
even persons with severe
disabilities can lead a ‘normal’
life, have a purpose, and have
human relationships with
other people. It would also be a
place where parents can be
involved.”