SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS

A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women

and girls through programs leading to social and economic

empowerment.

Extending Our Reach: Online Community

Live Your Dream Goals

Extend SIA’s reach and mission Grow SIA’s recognition as a global women’s

organization Foster a new donor pool, and Increase revenue through corporate sponsors.

MISSION:

A global volunteer

organization

working to

improve the lives

of women and

girls through

programs leading

to social and

economic

empowerment.

1,345 clubs in 19 countries and

territories 

Over 35,500 Soroptimists volunteer time and

contribute to community–based and

federation-wide projects to benefit women

and girls

SIA Mission

60% of members volunteer 40+

hours

19% of volunteer 120+ hours

annually

Focus on Women & Girls: Education

Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to…

GENDER EQUALITY

EMPOWERMENT

EDUCATION

DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP

Since 1972, we’ve

disbursed $25 + million

to more than

30,000 women to reach their goals and

live their dreams through our

Women’s Opportunity Awards!

Our Impact: Women’s Opportunity Awards

SOROPTIMIST: Investing in Women’s Empowerment through Education

Fels Institute of the University of Pennsylvania

“Soroptimist’s focus on women and girls paves the

way for an entirely new generation of independent,

educated and financially secure women and families,

who in turn become contributing members of their

communities and countries.”IMPACT: Improved quality of life,

sense of self-worth

and ability to serve as role models…

Cost per changed life = $1,265

Club Grants for Women & Girls

IMPACT: • 2,300 + women and girls

provided opportunities for economic advancement

• 32,000 given tools and resources

to help live free from violence

• 1,300 + gained access to

educational opportunities,

• 250 gained access to health care

Cost per changed life = $3.81

“I take pride in being a strong and independent woman, but I have learned how to ask for help. This award is a huge help for my family and my future.”

“The Women’s

Opportunity Award is

exactly the kind of help I

desperately seek to

improve my life, the lives

of my family and of our

tribal community.”

Rowena Tutana Navaira, Canumay, Philippines

Eri Isozumi, Yaizu-shi Suzuoka, Japan

“I hope to create a place where

even persons with severe

disabilities can lead a ‘normal’

life, have a purpose, and have

human relationships with

other people. It would also be a

place where parents can be

involved.”

Women’s Opportunity Awards

Helping women and girls to live their dreams!

“The world will be saved by women everywhere. From the

West, the East and everywhere in between!” 2012-2013 SIA President Raquel Arreola Ruiz