SI Lautoka and SI ACT & Monaro work in friendship link for literacy program. Read more about the recent partnership between Clubs SI Lautoka and SI ACT & Monaro for an important literacy program in Fiji.

In line with SISWP October Membership month, Soroptimist International Club of Bentong was chartered by SWP President Anusha Santhirastipam on 20 October 2019. The Charter Ceremony was officiated by local Member of Parliament, YB Wong Tack.

Story by Joanne Yeoh SWP Programme Co-ordinator Zone 3 

The 2020-2022 Federation Position Elections have now been finalised. 

President Anusha is pleased to announce and congratulate the following 2020-2022 Federation Board.

11th October #DayofTheGirl ! Read a testimonial from Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific newest member Sarah Cowley about her thoughts on this special day and her experience with Soroptimist.

The weekend of 1-3 November proved to be a most fruitful mission for SISWP Federation President Anusha Santhirasthipam who held strategic development meetings with all 3 Singapore clubs as well as officiated a fabulous celebration of joint service projects and fund-raising Anniversary dinner of SI Singapore Garden City club and SI Singapore Orchid (Mandarin speaking) Club.

SI Logan Year 10 Leadership Day.

SI Logan held it’s 13th annual Year 10 Leadership Day in May 2019. The event is provided as a full day conference targetted to students within the Year 10 level. 

On UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, I had the rare opportunity to discuss briefly with The Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad the needs of women and youth from hardcore poor communities and to explain what we need from the Government.

Story by Federation President Anusha Santhirasthipam

Soroptimist International of Western Australia was delighted to host SISWP President Anusha Santhirasthipam and Programme Coordinator 2 Dixie Brown to attend a weekend of celebration, friendship and learning in Perth in late August. A major event was a high tea held at the University Club of Western Australia for the presentation of the 2019 Stella Giles Award for Achievement and the celebration of SI Perth’s 70th birthday.

Article written by Vida Corbett, Treasurer, Soroptimist International of Western Australia

It is crucial that we leave no one behind. Hence, a "Whole Of Nation Approach" is needed in all our member countries if we want to accelerate progress on the SDGs. I was actively involved in the recent Malaysia SDG Summit 2019 officiated by Hon. Prime Minister Malaysia Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that was co-organised by the United Nations and Ministry of Economic Affairs Malaysia.

Story by Federation President Anusha Santhirasthipam

SISWP President Anusha Santhirasthipam recently attended and presented at World Bank event, officiated by Dato Seri Dr Wan Azizah Dr Wan Ismail, the Hon. Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. Anusha was invited to provide inputs on what more we need to do to close the gender gaps, tackle all forms of discrimination and workplace disparities to attract, support and retain women in employment, entrepreneurship and in key decision-making positions in all sectors. As Soroptimists we must play our role to monitor and feedback the Gender Equality Action Plans in every member country.