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
APPLY FOR THE LIVE YOUR DREAM ACADEMIC AWARDS 2022-23 deadline November 15th 2022
News
2022 Soroptimist of the Year Announced
Congratulations MARYLYN WHITE! Marney Horton presented Marylyn White (left) with the Soroptimist of the Year honour at our May 4th Business Meeting. Marylyn has been a Soroptimist member for 42 years and been involved many committees and events etc. during this time....
Celebrating our 2022 award winners
On April 6th, 2022, we celebrated our LIVE YOUR DREAM and Trent University Award winners. This year we gave out 4 Live Your Dream Awards totaling $6500. and 2 Trent University Awards. LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARD WINNERS 1st place winner is Natasha Hall. Natasha is attending...
Why Join Soroptimist?
We invited one of our youngest and newest members (Jaclyn) to share with our community her perspective as a volunteer and a community member. Soroptimist! I like to think of it as my sisterhood of optimists, which really is what we are. “Best for women,” is what it...
International Women’s Day 2022
Soroptimist International Peterborough is pleased to partner with Kawartha World Issues Centre in Peterborough as a sponsor for the IWD 2022 event. Advancing Gender Equality. The event will be held virtually on March 8th from 6:00 - 8:00. Registration is required. ...
Happy Holidays from SI Peterborough
And thank you to all of our supporters, partners and donors. Have a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.
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
APPLY NOW for the Trent University and Fleming College Awards – Feb 28th deadline
News
2022 Soroptimist of the Year Announced
Congratulations MARYLYN WHITE! Marney Horton presented Marylyn White (left) with the Soroptimist of the Year honour at our May 4th Business Meeting. Marylyn has been a Soroptimist member for 42 years and been involved many committees and events etc. during this time....
Celebrating our 2022 award winners
On April 6th, 2022, we celebrated our LIVE YOUR DREAM and Trent University Award winners. This year we gave out 4 Live Your Dream Awards totaling $6500. and 2 Trent University Awards. LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARD WINNERS 1st place winner is Natasha Hall. Natasha is attending...
Why Join Soroptimist?
We invited one of our youngest and newest members (Jaclyn) to share with our community her perspective as a volunteer and a community member. Soroptimist! I like to think of it as my sisterhood of optimists, which really is what we are. “Best for women,” is what it...
International Women’s Day 2022
Soroptimist International Peterborough is pleased to partner with Kawartha World Issues Centre in Peterborough as a sponsor for the IWD 2022 event. Advancing Gender Equality. The event will be held virtually on March 8th from 6:00 - 8:00. Registration is required. ...
Happy Holidays from SI Peterborough
And thank you to all of our supporters, partners and donors. Have a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.