Read the importance of Education, as the Five Soroptimist Federations celebrate International Day of Education, by telling the stories of the collaborative effort around the globe, undertaken by Soroptimists. these stories tell of SI’s programmes and commitments to education.
2022-2024 President Christine Johnstone provides a snap shot of some of the projects undertaken by SISEAP clubs in 2023.
Education is a human right, and Soroptimist from the South East Asia Pacific Federation spend time, energy and finances on education projects which empower individuals, embrace opportunities across the whole life cycle, shape and build strong communities strengthening bonds and fostering better understanding and perspectives.
Through various projects undertaken by Soroptimist clubs, individuals are empowered and communities are strengthened. From providing STEM workshops to unconventional teaching methods for immigrant women, these projects aim to shape and build strong communities.
Additionally, scholarships, educational resources, and financial assistance were provided to those in need.
The impact of education is highlighted, as each additional year of schooling can significantly improve lifetime earnings and reduce maternal deaths.
Soroptimists are determined to create positive change and let their voices be heard.
Federation Wide Creative Arts Competition commences on the 1st of February. The expanded competition this year also incorporates Poetry and Photography. This Federation wide competition is open to students from age 6 to 18. The Creative Arts competition will enable students through visual arts to amplify their voice for change.
Toolkit and more information is available HERE. This Federation wide competition is open to students from age 6 to 18.
The Creative Arts competition will enable students through visual arts to amplify their voice for change.
How can you be involved in this exciting Creative Arts Competition.
Are you aged between 8-18
You can submit art work in 3 mediums
To submit your artwork, please contact swpasstprogramme12020@siswp.org, to arrange either postage of your work or a link to download your entry. All entries must be received prior to the 20 May for inclusion in the judging.
Also please complete this entry form to be included with your entry. document Entry Form (228 KB)
Get involved! Give students a voice and partnership with schools in your community.
Round 6 Announcement we have 2 winners.
Congratulations to Soroptimist International Morton North for the proposed Murik Lakes Seeds of Friendship Community Garden Project
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Congratulations to Soroptimist International Joondalup for their proposed East Timor '24 project.
The Murik Lakes Seeds of Friendship Community Garden Project will provide opportunities to Educate, Empower and Enable the women and girls to plan for their future, allows for their economic growth and opens doors to their dreams, by teaching them to grow food, providing them with materials (seeds, fertiliser etc.) to build and grow sustainable vegetable gardens. This empowers the women to feed their families a healthy well-balanced diet not relying on rice and seafood only. Growing their own food enables them to earn income from the sale of excess produce at market, they can re-sprout seeds from previous crops, making it a sustainable project. The income generated helps them purchase medical and school supplies and contribute to the Darapap Women’s Co-operative Society.
The East Timor '24 Project The aim of this project is to bring two qualified professional young women from Dili in Eat Timor, Pascoela Bareta and Maria Guterres , to Perth where they will visit hospitals, cancer treatment clinics, libraries and educational facilities to observe modern practices, the learnings gained from the educational visit will empower them to increase their potential and to improve the lives of women and children in East Timor. These young women are already leaders in their communities, one in the field of education and the diagnosis of cancer in women and the other in inclusive library management and the implementation of education scholarships, by expanding their knowledge, and observing modern methods and ideas, they will take these learnings back to East Timor to improve their own practices and empower the knowledge to others.
Image below of the Xanana Gusmao Reading Room, managed by Maria.
