SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER
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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER
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About Soroptimists Soroptimist is coined from the Latin "soror" meaning sister, and "optima" meaning best, and is interpreted as "the best for women". Soroptimists are at their best helping others to be the best. Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization of business and professional women who unite to make a difference for women. Working within their communities and through international projects, Soroptimists enhance the education, health, human rights and status of all women. Soroptimist International incorporates four federations, of which Soroptimist International of the Americas is the largest with almost 50,000 members in 20 countries and territories. The Western Canada Region, which is comprised of 500 members in 18 clubs, covers the geographical area of British Columbia to Manitoba. A Soroptimist is a leader in her community. She believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can make the world a better place for humankind. Soroptimists make a difference for women through six programs of service:
Using a three-pronged approach (awareness, advocacy and action), Soroptimists identify the special needs of the community - be it a big, industrial city or a small, rural town. Soroptimists then establish projects that best address these specific needs. In addition to their commitment to the community, Soroptimists work for change at national and international levels to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. About UsCharter Year - 1950. SI North & West Vancouver is an active group of members who participate in local and international projects in order to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are involved in many projects; supporting Lookout Shelter, volunteering at the yearly CIBC Run for the Cure in aid of breast cancer research, and providing Christmas hampers or a local families in need. Soroptimists are business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls. We host several wonderful events each year (view these under "Projects" )
Soroptimist International of the Americas clubs are located throughout the following 20 countries and territories: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States and Venezuela. Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women. The first Soroptimist club was formed in 1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. The headquarters are in a heritage building in Philadelphia.
Relationship with the United Nations Soroptimist International has consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which oversees UN activities and policies promoting human rights. Representatives from Soroptimist International can request agenda items, submit written statements for circulation to all members of the council, make oral statements at meetings and contribute to other UN gatherings and seminars. It is in this forum that Soroptimist representatives can advocate for the Soroptimist mission of advancing the status and human rights of women and girls. Soroptimist representatives are volunteers and work in one of the four UN centers in New York City, Paris, Vienna or Geneva.
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