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Download all the Soroptimist International 16 Days of Activism resources, to help with your social media advocacy against gender based violence. 

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Announcement the Brilliant Futures Fund Round 7 applications are now open.  Clubs are invited to nominate a project for funding in Round 7.  Applications close 30 December 2024   Read more about the applicattion process on the Programme Members Page.  

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Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific can offer up to 7 Delegate places to Federation members who wish to attend CSW69 for any period of time.

 In 2025 SISEAP is pleased to announce that there will be one (1) CSW69 Scholarship to the value of $2000.00 AUD, and 6 self funded delegate positions. 

CSW69 will be held in New York, between the 10 -21 March 2025 

Soroptimists considering applying for either the scholarship or the self-funded delegate positions should consider their costs of airfare, room and board and spending money, this often can be between $3000.00 and $5000.00 AUD. 

Delegates will need a valid passport and visa requirement for entry into the USA.  These are your responsibility. The travel documents must be valid for 6 months from the date of the CSW event.  (passport valid until after September 2025) 

Delegates may stay for the 1st week or both weeks.    The scholarship winner will be able to share accommodation with the SISEAP President and the Federation Programme Convenor.

Why go?

You will benefit from exponential learning about international policy development, shared values, legal language, and best practices from other countries, especially when you participate in side and parallel events.   You will experience continuing professional and personal development as we learn new techniques, consensus building and UN protocols, when you attend mainstream UN sessions and the town hall. You may learn special life skills that will help you navigate sensitive situations and enhance your continuing international career. You will meet inspiring people.  This experience can’t be gained in a university classroom.

What is involved?

The first week of the Commission has numerous side events, parallel events, briefings as well as activity regarding lobbying taking place. It is an ideal time to improve your knowledge, contribute your expertise on a particular subject, attend government briefings and learn more about other Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) sharing similar interests.

Soroptimists have the opportunity to meet and interact with our Soroptimist International UN representatives who do so much to advance our interests throughout the year at UN regional meetings.

The final days are much more intensive lobbying taking place to try to reach agreed conclusions and this is an opportunity to experience this or hone your skills. Soroptimist International briefing papers are available to assist with this.

It is a very busy time but also an exhilarating one which makes our United Nations connections and responsibilities have much greater meaning and significance. 

Please note:  If accepted, a brief report on your experiences and any issues you feel have relevance for the South East Asia Pacific Federation, is required and should be forwarded to the Programme Convenor by the end of March (year)

Delegates should be prepared to assist with workshops, presentations, prepare social media posts, and write blogs for SISEAP whilst attending CSW69 

The scholarship will partly cover costs for economy class travel, transfers and accommodation. Accommodation will be booked by SISEAP.   All other costs, including attending the Consultation Day and the Soroptimist International reception will be at the Soroptimist’s expense.  

Self Funded delegates are responsible for all their own travel, accommodation and CSW experience expenses.

Eligibility:

• Must have been a Soroptimist for at least 3 years
• Has not been funded as a scholarship winner at a previous CSW
• Is willing and able to use social media to discuss her experiences
• Has the support of her club or region
• Preference will be given to a person who has served on a club or region executive or has played a major or leadership role in a project

 Applications close 30 November 2024 and applicants will be notified by 15 December 2024

I look forward to your participation in applying for the SISEAP CSW Delegates positions. .

 In Soroptimist Friendship
Dr Donnell Davis
Federation Programme Convenor
Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific .

Programme Convenor, Dr Donnell Davis is pleased to announce appointments to the Programme team, and exciting vacancy opportunities for members to apply for.

This biennium has seen a significient increase in the workload of the team members. With the five federations and SI working closely on 5 UN International days, publicity campaigns, our own SISEAP campaigns, toolkits, website and CSW actions,   The programme team has taken the approach to create a new appointed posiiton of SISEAP Programme Communications, this appointment will be for the balance of the current biennium and will continue for the next biennium 2024-2026 as a trail basis.   We are pleased to announce that Cesarina Gigante current Asst Programme Convenor 1 has agreed to take on this appointment and will commence immediately.  

We are also pleased to announce that Rhonda McCormack current Programme Zone Coordinator will move up to the position of Asst Programme Convenor 1 for the remainder of this current biennium. Congratulations to Rhonda for undertaking the increased workload of this position. 

As previously announced, Anne Allen has been appointed to the role of Programme Database Support, commencing on the 1st of June 2024.  Anne has undertaken this role as part of her current role, but will now move to this specialist role to ensure that our SISEAP project performance management system is accurate and transparent, and easy to use for all clubs.

We are pleased to announce vacancies for the following two positions. 

Asst Programme Convenor 1  
Expressison of Interest are called for from elibible members to take on the role of Asst Programme Coordinator 1  from 1 June 2024, this is a 2 year term of office (2024 to 2026). The role and responsibility statement is available from the website downloads area  
The role involves supporting the Programme Director, and the Asst Programme Director 2, supporting clubs across the Federation on Programe Activities.  Working with the programme team on toolkits, webinars, CSW,  and the Federation Project - Brilliant Futures Fund. Please complete the Federation Asst Programme Convenors CV Template, available from the folder website downloads area here , please send your completed application to Federation Secretary Sue Latta  swpfederationsecretary2020@siswp.org.  Applications close 31 March 2024.

Programme Zone Coordinator 4 

Expressison of Interest are called for from elibible members to take on the role of Programme Zone Coordinator 4 from 1 June 2024, this is a 2 year term of office (2024 to 2026).  Sucessful applicant will be able to take up the positon for the remainder of this biennium .  The role and responsibility statement is available from the website downloads area  
The role involves supporting up to 35 clubs across the federation with reporting on their actions. There is opportunity for progression, and participating regularly in some exciting events with the full programme team. Please complete the Federation Programme Convenors CV Template, folder available from the website downloads area here , please send your completed application to Federation Secretary Sue Latta  swpfederationsecretary2020@siswp.org.  Applications close 31 March 2024.
 
Additionally,  members should take note that Soroptimist International is also calling for nominations to be a SISEAP representative on the SI Global Impact Committee. 
Youth Representative on Global Impact Committee. 
Register your interest HERE 

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.

2024 Best Practive Awards for Programme Nominations are open

Does your club have a project which you consider is worthy of recogonition.   Nominate your club projects now for a SISEAP Federation Programme Best Practice Award.

Your project must have been started and completed during 2024.   It may be a new project or a new phase of a ongoing project, the project details must have been submitted to the SISEAP Programme database and have been approved. 

You are still able to submit projects to the database to be approved, you have until December 31st to do this.

Awards will be presented for each of thhe 8 objectives at the Federation Meetings in May 2025

Complete your clubs nomination here

Best Practice Award Nominations are now open.

Has your club completed a project which you consider is eligible for a Best Practice Award, then nominate the project and have your project achievement recogonised. 

Does your club have a project they wish to nominate!

Nomination can be a project which meets any of the 8 objectives and has been submitted and approved to the programme reporting database between 1 January and 30 December 2023.

Nominations open on 1 December 2023 and closes on  1 April 2024.

To be eligible for a prize, the nomination must receive a score of at least 75% of the allocated marks. Clubs which have won an award for a project in the last round of nominations are not eligible for an award for the same project in this round.

Please respond to each question. Please ensure information contained in each question has not been provided in previous questions.

Nominate now via the online form 

International Day of the Girl Child is an annual and internationally recognized observance on October 11 that empowers girls and amplifies their voices.

Like its adult version, International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8, International Day of the Girl Child acknowledges the importance, power, and potential of adolescent girls by encouraging the opening up of more opportunities for them. 

At the same time, this day is designated to eliminate gender-based challenges that little girls face around the world, including child marriages, poor learning opportunities, violence, and discrimination.

It incorporates the Rights of the Child, 2011 recognition of Girls and 75th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration

Link to download the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 tool kit,  use the information to advocate for full participation of girls to education.  Assets to assist you with a social media campaign, speak at events, create awareness.

  pdf Download Here  (2.42 MB)

It is a  right for all girls to have access education. Therefore, it is relevant to highlight education, especially as SDG4 refers to Quality Education, which leads to Decent work and Economic Growth (SDG8)  On this years International Day of the Girl Child we specifically target Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as women are under-represented studying and working in this field.

This is of vital importance as:

• The key to a life of increased opportunity is education
• Every girl should have a key to that front door
• When she enters that door the opportunity that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) gives is accelerated route to emerging future industries
• She becomes a beacon for future and a great role model for others

Dr Donnell Davis

SISEAP Programme Convenor