
We Are Soroptimist
We Are Soroptimist
Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. SI is made up of 5 Federations: Americas, Great Britain & Ireland, Europe, Southwest Pacific, and Africa. Today, we have about 160,000 members and supporters in 21 countries and territories.
Soroptimist of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino was chartered in 1933. We are one of 22 clubs in the Camino Real Region. We currently have 33 members in our club.
Soroptimist International of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino strives to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world by raising awareness of their needs and obstacles to success, and by providing services and support to achieve their dreams.
Soroptimist International of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino shall be a community of diverse, dynamic and dedicated leaders who empower women and girls to achieve their full potential and have an equal global voice.
SIA is committed to:
GENDER EQUALITY
EMPOWERMENT
EDUCATION
DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP
Soroptimist of Alhambra positively impacts the lives of women and girls through:
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THE ROAD TO EQUALITY, our next Soroptimist International (SI) President’s Appeal, was announced by President Elect Sharon Fisher as she invited Soroptimists around the world to join her on a two-year road trip to find and empower women and girls who have been left behind. The Appeal will raise awareness of human rights challenges that
THE ROAD TO EQUALITY, our next Soroptimist International (SI) President’s Appeal, was announced by President Elect Sharon Fisher as she invited Soroptimists around the world to join her on a two-year road trip to find and empower women and girls who have been left behind. The Appeal will raise awareness of human rights challenges that prevent women and girls from reaching their full potential.
Listen to the latest #SI Voices Podcasts featuring experts, renowned speakers, Soroptimists and friends, to take on many of the tough topics and challenges affecting the lives of women and girls today. Furthermore, the Series will take a look back over 100 years of service; uncovering a vast range of Soroptimist International projects,
Listen to the latest #SI Voices Podcasts featuring experts, renowned speakers, Soroptimists and friends, to take on many of the tough topics and challenges affecting the lives of women and girls today. Furthermore, the Series will take a look back over 100 years of service; uncovering a vast range of Soroptimist International projects, programmes and people, whilst putting policies and practice under the microscope. Listen Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast apps, and on Buzzsprout.
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