Greeting to Soroptimists throughout our Federation as we launch the new biennium theme: Empowering Futures.

First, of all as your new President , thank you for your tireless work, your compassion, and your steady commitment to improving the lives and health of women and girls across our Federation. Every project, every volunteer hour, every voice raised in advocacy has mattered.

Please take a moment to feel pride in what you and your clubs have achieved — and to know that those achievements are the firm foundation on which we will continue to build.

Our biennium emblem — Empowering Futures — captures the promise we make for the next two years: that is to continue to build a sustainable, intergenerational Federation that makes a difference for decades to come. It is a visible reminder that our work is both for today and for those who will follow us.

Over this biennium we will focus on six clear priorities.

• Firstly we will ensure a clear strategic direction so every club and every member understands where we are headed and why.
• We will strengthen communication channels, so knowledge and opportunity flow freely across appropriate messaging platforms
• We will grow intergenerational membership — welcoming and supporting younger women into leadership as well as valuing our current members. so that we stay vibrant and relevant
• We will build sustainable finances to secure our future and enlarge our impact. By exploring new fundraising opportunities
• We will govern and manage effectively, with openness and accountability. And we will continue to advocate and deliver programmes that change lives.

Soroptimists the Biennium emblem is more than a symbol — it is a call to action. I ask every club to adopt these priorities, to partner across borders, and to mentor the next generation of leaders. Share your stories, your successes, and your challenges. Support one another and together, we can turn our theme into measurable change.

In closing: let us honour our achievements, embrace the future, and commit — with courage and care — to empowering futures for women and girls across SI South East Asia Pacific. I am proud to serve with you. Let us begin that journey now

With very best wishes,

Anthea Penny

SISEAP President, 2026-2028

president.anthea@siseap.org