Who We Are
Soroptimist is an international women’s organization whose members work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to economic and social empowerment.
Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 127 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects that benefit women and girls.
As a recognized NGO with a seat at the UN, Soroptimist provides critical leadership and a voice to issues affecting women/girls on a global scale.
Why Soroptimist
Friendship and more friendship!
Active/Engaged members-SI Peterborough
“Giving Back” at home & abroad
Inspiring women to live their dreams!
Commitment to women/girl issues
Travel / International Welcome
Awareness, Advocacy, Action
Together, we make a difference!
Soroptimist Links
Soroptimist International has five Federations, which in turn house regions/unions/districts and/or clubs.
Soroptimist International www.soroptimistinternational.org
Soroptimist International of the Americas: www.soroptimist.org
Live Your Dream Campaign: www.liveyourdream.org
Soroptimist of Eastern Canada Region: www.ecsoroptimist.org
We are celebrating our 75th Anniversary and the 100th anniversary of Soroptimist International
News
September Social – celebrating 75 years
Thanks to the event organizing committee, Marney, Mary-Lynn and Julie for putting on such a wonderful event. Thanks to our sponsors of the event Robert E. Young Construction and Jesse's Tap and Grill. Check out these very happy faces. ...
Memories – our stories
To celebrate our 75th Anniversary, members were asked to share their fondest Soroptimist memories. Click on each of the links to read the stories. These are our stories: Memories by Dianne Nielsen PHILADELPHIA STORY Memories by Eileen Convention in Taipei (2008)...
Fashion Fundraiser
Style Boutique has partnered with us to donate 20% of all sales (regular priced merchandise) from Sunday September 12th to Saturday September 18th. You can shop in store or online at https://styleboutique.ca/ Your name will also be entered into a draw when you shop...
Our anniversary events are about to begin
Our club is celebrating our 75th year and our organization is celebrating 100 years. We hope that you can help us celebrate. More details coming soon.
Live Your Dream Awards – APPLY NOW
The Live Your Dream (LYD) Education & Training Awards Program is a Soroptimist “signature” program. It is intended to assist disadvantaged women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to...