SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen writes from Stockholm World Water Week to express her sympathy with all who are suffering from the floods and disasters across the world.
On Saturday 29 July 2017 Mariet Verhoef-Cohen was inaugurated as the Soroptimist International President, for the 2017 – 2019 biennium. Read her first speech which she delivered at SI Board meeting in Rotterdam.
During a celebrating meeting on 29 July 2017 at Rotterdam, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen was inaugurated with overwhelming support as President of Soroptimist International (SI) for the 2017 – 2019 biennium; the first Dutch President in the organisation’s almost 100 years of existence.
SI Cologne celebrated 60 years of Soroptimist service in style, from 30 June – 2 July 2017. The celebration was memorable for many reasons, most of them starting with 'P'!
SI International President, Yvonne Simpson and International Director of Advocacy-Elect, Bev Bucur were privileged to visit the SI Eldoret’s Rescue Centre project in Kenya on the 15 June 2017. The Centre rescues abandoned children from living on the street.
On Saturday 6 May 2017, SI Christchurch held a function to honour members who have given exemplary service to Soroptimist International over the past 68 years.
Human Trafficking is a heinous crime and one which affects women in greater numbers than men. Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness, and advocate for change to address this confronting issue.
It was my pleasure and privilege to attend the 51st Annual Joint North / South Conference for Irish Soroptimists and guests, held 19 – 21 May, in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland.