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
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News
What a celebration!
BIG thanks to Delta Bingo and Gaming for their financial support. Photo courtesy of PTBOCanada https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/soroptimist-international-peterborough-donates-to-five-community-partners-on-75th-anniversary
SOROPTIMIST PETERBOROUGH CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY BY RECOGNIZING ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
On October 1st at 1:00 at the Ashburnham Memorial Park on Armour Hill, Soroptimist International Peterborough (SIP) will be presenting cheques to recognize their partners. These partners dedicate their time supporting women and girls in our community. Cheques will be...
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...