Soroptimist International Quadrennial Report 2020-2023
This report is a celebration of our achievements over the last four years and hopefully an inspiration for the next quadrennium. The aims and goals have been high, and our members have worked hard to achieve them. Through the work that we do, we have raised the profile of Soroptimist International and made a very real difference to the lives of many women and girls, and their families across the world.
Click HERE for full report.
Congratulations to joint winners SI Bangsar and SI New Zealand.
Si Bangsar's project:
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SI New Zealand:
SI Bangsar: Once Voice Against Bullying
SI Club of Bangsar aims to combat the pervasive issue of physical, psychological, social, and cyberbullying affecting children and youth in Malaysia. Aligned with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), the campaign’s core objective is to empower young girls and women to know their legal rights, speak out against tech-facilitated harassment, and cultivate safe, respectful campus cultures
Read more about this project here
SI New Zealand: Heal the Teal: Reduce the Impact of Ovarian Cancer on NZ Women"
SI Aotearoa New Zealand (SIANZ), in partnership with health advocates like the Ovarian Cancer Foundation NZ and Talk Peach, seeks to tackle the devastating late-stage diagnosis rates of ovarian cancer in New Zealand. Currently, 85% of cases are diagnosed at Stage 3 or 4, and widespread public confusion exists regarding detection (with 53% incorrectly believing a cervical smear screens for ovarian cancer).
The finals of the "Power of my Voice" public speaking competition where held on the 11th of October, to celebrate the Day of the Girls Child. Public speaking provides a direct platform for young women to express their perspectives, discuss social issues, and articulate their vision for the future in their own words.
Soroptimist SISEAP is pleased to announce the winners of each category.
Category 1: 12-15 years old. Topic : "Describe one change that would help make life fairer for girls—and explain why this change benefits your community"
Eliza Oznur Zainal Abidin from Malaysia
Category 2: 16-19 years old> Topic: "Why a girl's opinion matters in creating change for the future."
Kaylah Kemp from Australia
You are invited to watch the final
11 October 2026
This International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the potential, strength and aspirations of girls everywhere and recognise the transformative power of education.
Under the theme “Educated Girls, Empowered Futures,” we are reminded that education is one of the most powerful tools for creating opportunity, building confidence and empowering girls to shape their own futures.
When girls have access to quality education, they are better equipped to reach their potential, participate fully in their communities and become leaders of positive change. Investing in girls’ education creates benefits that extend beyond the individual, strengthening families, communities and societies for generations to come.
Anthea Penny, SISEAP 2026–2028 President, shares a special message for International Day of the Girl Child:
Across the South East Asia Pacific Federation, Soroptimists are committed to improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and opportunity. Together, we continue to advocate for girls to have the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to build brighter and more empowered futures.
Soroptimist clubs are encouraged to mark International Day of the Girl Child in their own communities and help raise awareness of the importance of girls’ education.
Find the SISEAP International Day of the Girl Child Resources & Toolkit here:
The toolkit includes resources and ideas to help clubs take action and promote the message of Educated Girls, Empowered Futures.
Together, we can help ensure every girl has the opportunity to learn, grow and shape her future. 💜