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Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific (SISWP) is one of four federations in the world's largest classified service organization for business and professional women. Soroptimist International has more than 100,000 members in 3,000 clubs in over 120 countries and territories.
The Federation of the South West Pacific includes clubs in 12 countries and has over 3,500 members. Soroptimists are executive women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups who work through a Programme of Service to make a difference for women throughout the world.
Federation President Leigh Ellwood-Brown's theme for the Biennium of 2008 -2010 is 'Leading the Way". Read Leigh's message to Soroptimists.
Latest News
Say NO to Violence against Women
Soroptimist International is a launch partner for this vital UNIFEM global internet based advocacy campaign which will run until 25 November 2008, the internationally recognised day to eliminate violence against women.
Add you name to the "virtual book", click on the link to bring an end to Violence against Women.
Soroptimist International South West Pacific Conference of Clubs
Members from through out the federation enjoyed a conference which asked us to confront the issues facing women today; Domestic Violence, Trafficking of women and children, better health care and education for women. New Federation President Leigh Elwood-Brown looks forward to leading the federation members in raising their voices and making Soroptimists - "A Global Voice" for women.
Best Practice Awards
To recogonise the valuable work performed by Soroptimists clubs in the Federation. The Federation presents "Best Practice Awards" to club projects which address the programme focus goals and criteria. Please acknowledge these clubs and their valuable work, visit the programme focus page to see who the nominees and winners are. take the time to read the programme focus reports submitted by the clubs.
Hands Across the Borders Project
Great news! The Hands Across the Borders project will continue as the Federation Project for the next 2 years. Federation Project Liaison Helen Hutchins reports that this extension will enable the project to complete Phase 2 and 3 - establishment of clinics and educational programs at the school and hospital, delivery of equipment and supplies, and Phase 4 - to up-skill the women and empower professionals (teachers, doctors and nurses) to deliver services of a higher standard.
In June 2008, Soroptimist from the Federation went to Sampolvoun to assist Helen and her team with the project, cleaning, painting, building and run workshops with the children from the village. To send donations to this value project please contact headquarters, visit the HAB project page
