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We are entering our 2nd month in this Biennium and I can see that everyone on the Federation team is settling into their new roles with gusto!

I wish to say, for any of us who are transitioning into new roles and navigating new tech and systems, it is ok to feel lost for a bit. However, no one is alone in SISEAP. We all work in teams, and we’re here to help each other, to support each other and travel this journey together. Please do contact us if you need assistance in any SISEAP work, whether at club level, national, regional or Federation levels. Our door is always open!

On another note, did you know that June is Environment Month?  This biennium, SISEAP will celebrate and focus on 4 special UN Days. We begin with Environment Month (June), followed by Day of the Girl Child in October, 16 Days of Activism for the elimination of gender based violence in November/December and International Women’s Day in March.  

L-R: SI President Siew Yong, SISEAP President Joanne, SIROM President Lay Ean. 

As part of June's Environment Month celebrations, on 22 June 2024, SI Region of Malaysia celebrated the Sustainable Food Security Project Day at its project in Bentong, 80 km from Kuala Lumpur. I was honoured to be part of the organising committee, who brought together the Malaysia Soroptimists to be involved with the Region project, a project which addresses one of the most pressing global challenges: ensuring sustainable food security. SI International President Siew Yong Gnanalingam also attended together with her Club members.

Sustainable food security is not merely about providing enough food for all; it encompasses the entire food system, including production, distribution, consumption, and waste management. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious, safe, and sufficient food while maintaining the health of the environment.

As we celebrate Environment Month, let us remember that sustainable food security is a cornerstone of a sustainable future. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time.

I believe many other clubs across the Federation have also embarked on their environment project days and I look forward to hearing about the diverse and impactful projects.

Together, we Empower, we Engage and we Elevate more women in South East Asia Pacific.

Joanne Yeoh

SISEAP President, 2024-2026

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