SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Extending Our Reach: Online Community

Live Your Dream Goals  Extend SIA’s reach and mission  Grow SIA’s recognition as a global women’s organization  Foster a new donor pool, and  Increase revenue through corporate sponsors.

MISSION: A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. 1,345 clubs in 19 countries and territories Over 35,500 Soroptimists volunteer time and contribute to community–based and federation-wide projects to benefit women and girls SIA Mission 60% of members volunteer 40+ hours 19% of volunteer 120+ hours annually

Focus on Women & Girls: Education Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to…  GENDER EQUALITY  EMPOWERMENT  EDUCATION  DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP

Since 1972, we’ve disbursed $25 + million to more than 30,000 women to reach their goals and live their dreams through our Women’s Opportunity Awards!

Our Impact: Women’s Opportunity Awards S OROPTIMIST : Investing in Women’s Empowerment through Education Fels Institute of the University of Pennsylvania “Soroptimist’s focus on women and girls paves the way for an entirely new generation of independent, educated and financially secure women and families, who in turn become contributing members of their communities and countries.” IMPACT: Improved quality of life, sense of self-worth and ability to serve as role models… Cost per changed life = $1,265

Club Grants for Women & Girls IMPACT: 2,300 + women and girls provided opportunities for economic advancement 32,000 given tools and resources to help live free from violence 1,300 + gained access to educational opportunities, 250 gained access to health care Cost per changed life = $3.81

“I take pride in being a strong and independent woman, but I have learned how to ask for help. This award is a huge help for my family and my future.”

“The Women’s Opportunity Award is exactly the kind of help I desperately seek to improve my life, the lives of my family and of our tribal community.” Rowena Tutana Navaira, Canumay, Philippines

Eri Isozumi, Yaizu-shi Suzuoka, Japan “I hope to create a place where even persons with severe disabilities can lead a ‘normal’ life, have a purpose, and have human relationships with other people. It would also be a place where parents can be involved.”

Women’s Opportunity Awards Helping women and girls to live their dreams!

“The world will be saved by women everywhere. From the West, the East and everywhere in between!” SIA President Raquel Arreola Ruiz