About
Soroptimist International Region of South Australia
The first club to be chartered in the Region of South Australia was the Soroptimist International Adelaide Club in June 1949. The Region now has 6 clubs.
Although we advocate for global peace, international goodwill and human rights for all our focus is on women and girls. We work to enable women and girls access to education, employment and empowerment, to eliminate violence, to improve health care and food security and environmental sustainability.
The Region of South Australia is part of the Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific Federation. It is one of four Soroptimist Federations globally, and currently includes 13 countries in the Asia Pacific Region. These countries are: Australia, Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands and Thailand.
Each club meets regularly and can take part in organised Soroptimist Programme Activities or clubs can identify the needs of women and girls in their own communities to establish their own Club Projects. Clubs get together as a Region during the year to discuss, plan and workshop and have fun.
Clubs from across the Region to across the world can and do work together.
Our current focus is promoting EDUCATION as the key to advancing the status of women and girls globally.
Our current theme is to Educate to Lead
Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific
Standing up for gender equality in South East Asia and the Pacific.
With a laser-sharp focus on issues affecting women and girls, Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP) is one of the strongest women’s organisations in the region.
Women’s rights are human rights, and we are committed to tackling gender discrimination in all that we do.
Soroptimists concentrate their efforts on issues of current global significance. Importantly, our members work within their own communities to identify local needs and opportunities. We follow the formula “think globally, act locally”.
Consider issues such as domestic violence and other gender-based violence, girls’ access to education, the lack of women in leadership and the gender pay gap, as well as women’s health issues and reproductive rights. These are just some of the topics that highlight gender inequality around the world and therefore drive Soroptimist projects and advocacy campaigns at a local level.
We currently operate in 13 countries across the South East Asia and Pacific region, standing up for women and girls, striving to make a positive difference in their lives. These countries are Australia, Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Thailand.
VISION
Our Vision is that women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
MISSION
Our Mission is for Soroptimists to transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
VALUES
We are guided by our Values: Human rights for all, Global peace and international goodwill, Advancing women’s potential, Integrity and democratic decision making and Volunteering, diversity and friendship.
Soroptimist International
Soroptimist International - a world wide service group for women
- Advance gender equality
- Promote and support access to education, training and healthcare
- Support economic empowerment opportunities for women
- Raise awareness of and address violence against women and girls
- Support and expand digital access and learning opportunities for women and girls
Through global advocacy, partnerships and projects managed by Soroptimist International Foundation we ensure that the voice of women and girls is heard, amplified and actioned at every level. Our commitment to advancing and upholding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help women and girls realise their full potential is evidenced by the impactful projects that we fund and deliver including local initiatives to global programmes Soroptimist International is one of the few NGOs with General Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
This status allows us to advocate for women’s rights ensuring their consideration and inclusion across all areas of work undertaken by ECOSOC. With this status Soroptimist International can extends it’s sphere of influence through its permanent representation at seven UN centres and participation in key UN events such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Our five Federations around the world are all members of Soroptimist International. This structure enables inclusion and ensures that we remain a powerful global force in amplifying women’s voices; driving meaningful change Locally, Nationally and Internationally.
Vision
Women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
Mission
Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
Principles
The principles of Soroptimism are to strive for the advancement of the status of women, high ethical standards, human rights for all, equality, development and peace and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace
SI South Australia Region Days
Region Days are held four times a year and is where members from all SA Clubs get together. The day starts at 10.30am with morning tea, a guest speaker and workshops. A light lunch follows, time to catch up with old friends and new before the Region meeting is held where business is discussed and ideas and plans for the future flow.
SISA Region News
KI Bushfire Project
A very moving service at the Women’s Memorial Playing Fields
