SI Bangsar - World Environment Day Activity with Indigenous Community
In conjunction with World Environment Day 5th June 2022, an initiative to raise awareness on effective waste management involved a clean-up activity for the Orang Asli community of Kampung Sebir. The community is not provided with any consistent, effective waste disposal service, resulting in an excessive amount of littering in the vicinity of their homes.

In collaboration with International Medical University, SI Seremban and SWM Corp, the event was successfully conducted between 9 am-noon on 12 June 2022, with an opening address by YB Nicole Tan, (past president of SI Seremban), who is the MP of Bukit Kepayang. Kg Sebir falls under her constituency.

Long-term initiatives were discussed with YB Nicole and her team in sustaining waste management services, and other methods to enhance the quality of life for the community.

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SISEAP President Christine Johnstone's messages to the members of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific. 

SISEAP President Joanne Yeoh's messages to the members of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific. 

CONFERENCE UPDATE: 01 February 2024

EARLY BIRD EXTENDED – SUPPORT BEEING OFFERED – DONATIONS SOUGHT

Conference is a time for members to explore new ways of thinking and operating to best achieve our long-term goals. This is the first opportunity for members to meet face to face since 2016. In that time, we have faced many challenges and changes. The Federation has restructured and changed its name. We have introduced new membership categories and new methods of funding projects. However, our long- term goals and vision of gender equity through Education, Empowerment, and Empowering opportunities. We continue to seek to be an effective Global Voice for Women and conference offers members the opportunity to explore how best to achieve this. The conference aims to be an exciting mix of speakers, panels and workshops designed to raise member awareness and understanding of organisational change and to facilitate member participation, advocacy and action ongoing.

We would like to have as many members engaged in the discussions as possible. The committee has worked hard to ensure this:

1. Costs

Lowest possible registration fees - We have created a tight budget to keep costs as low as possible and made the banquet a separate and optional cost.

Early Bird extended - Early Bird is now available until February 18th.

2. Support

We are aware, however, that airfares and accommodation costs are prohibitive for many. Because there is no business or voting at this conference, there is no Travel Pool support for delegates as in the past. Systems are in place:

Donations - We have asked for Soroptimists who can afford it to donate to support other members to attend.  Many have been generous. If you have already registered, you can still donate by direct deposit fully referenced as “conference donation”. (BSB 124037 Ac. 90539927)

Application Process - A system has been created for members seeking support to apply for consideration. On offer is half price registration. Clearly the number of members who can be supported is dependent on the funds available through donation. Due date for application is February 28. This will post-date the cut-off for Early Bird, but unsuccessful applicants will still be able to register at the reduced rate. A Committee will decide and inform applicants of their success or otherwise. See the SISEAP website for information HERE.

Accommodation - A conference rate for accommodation at hotels immediately connected to the Conference Centre has been reached. This includes apartments. Application forms for these are available from the conference website HERE. Comprehensive list of accommodation at a variety of rates is also available. Local members are being asked to provide billets. Extra trundle beds are available at the conference hotel at a low cost and members booked with extra room will be asked to share, especially with those needing support.

3. Streaming

We have made plans to stream some sessions and information about this and costs will be included in future bulletins. However, those who have attended face to face conferences will attest to the power of conference to re-energise and enthuse members.

Please register to join us May 3 - 5, 2024 to celebrate our past achievements and plan our future.

Ralda Forzin

Conference Chair

swpconferencechair@siswp.org

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