Soroptimist International of the South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP) Federation President Joanne Yeoh 2024-2026
Joanne Yeoh is our current President for SISEAP 2024-2026, she has been a member of SI Damansara Club since 1998 and has held positions including Club President, Secretary, Region Delegate, Programme/UN Liaison and Extension Officer. In addition, she is serving in the Region of Malaysia as the Region Extension Convenor and has served as Region President, National Representative of Malaysia and Publicity Convenor. She has also served at the board of Soroptimist International and was the Local Chair in charge of protocol and logistics for the Kuala Lumpur Soroptimist International Convention 2019 .
At the Federation level, she has been the Federation Programme Coordinator, Assistant Membership Convenor (Asia), President Elect and SISEAP Director.
The biennium theme for Joanne's biennium is “Soroptimists Empower Change". It is a powerful concept that encapsulates the idea of Soroptimists taking active roles in driving positive transformation in various aspects of society. It is about recognising the inherent value and potential of Soroptimists and supporting their efforts to create a more equitable and just society for all. It's not just about women's rights; it's about recognizing that when women are empowered, entire communities and societies benefit.
Her vision for the biennium is rooted in three core principles: to empower, to engage, and to elevate.
Empowerment lies at the heart of everything we do. The goals as Soroptimists are to empower women from all walks of life to realize their full potential, pursue their passions, and achieve their dreams.
Engagement is essential to our success as an organisation. We want to create an environment that embraces diversity, celebrates individuality, and fosters belonging for women of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Elevation represents the elevation of voices, our voices in discussions and decisions in making tangible and lasting difference in the lives of women and girls in our community. Whether through advocacy efforts, community outreach programs, or collaborative partnerships, we will strive to effect meaningful change that challenge stereotypes and promote change on a boarder scale. an organization that stands at the forefront of championing women's rights and empowerment.
The biennium logo depicts our Soroptimist lady with her hands to the sky as she soars on wings of eagles. The colours purple, orange and green are not new to us.
The official colour of International Women’s Day is purple for a variety of historical, symbolic, and feminist reasons. It is a colour that represents dignity, power, creativity, and hope.
Orange is the official colour of the United Nations UNiTE campaign and is used as a symbol of a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls.
Green symbolises our connection to Mother Earth and our dependence on its resources. It reminds us of the importance of taking care of the environment and to live sustainably.
