SI President Yvonne Simpson explains: "It is a natural fit for SI to be in partnership with other like-minded organisations... water and sanitation are recognised as critical factors that will impact on humanity in the future. SI and WfWP aim to have women in leadership roles to ensure women’s needs are addressed".
Anusha Santhirasthipam, SISWP President Elect / SI Director and Member of the SI Leadership Development Committee and SI Advocacy Committee, is to host two live Webinar Training sessions, intended for Soroptimist International delegates of CSW61, and all Soroptimists interested in advocacy, government engagement, networking and policy lobby work at the United Nations Centres.
Focusing on the major challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, SI President-Elect, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen took her place as panellist on ‘Safeguarding the Environment and Sustainable use of Water Resources
Soroptimist International is delighted to announce the appointment of Hafdís Karlsdóttir as SI Assistant Director of Advocacy for the next biennium 2017 – 2019.
Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, President-Elect of Soroptimist International (SI) and President, Women for Water Partnership (WfWP), is to be honoured at the Women Economic Forum – EU (WEF-EU)
In a heartfelt message, Soroptimist International President 2015-2017, Yvonne Simpson extends greetings to Soroptimists across 133 countries and territories, together with partners and associates of the global volunteer movement. Yvonne Simpson takes this moment to wish all a wonderful 2017 and looks forward to working together to make a difference in supporting women and girls to reach their full potential.
A blog by head teacher Peninah. Bringing joy, improved education, safe water and cooking for a community, See Solar, Cook Solar is bringing about positive changes and happiness to the children at Kinyaminagha School, the community and Peninah, their head teacher.