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What We Do
Soroptimist's mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. In order to accomplish this goal, the organization administers several international programs. The organization's major project is the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards, which assists women by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and job prospects.
Other Soroptimist programs include:
Soroptimists STOP Trafficking, a project that raises awareness about the sexual trafficking of women and girls, and seeks to encourage citizens, law makers and service providers to focus on this global problem.
Soroptimist Live Your Dream Campaign, which aims to inspire women to live their dreams, and encourages them to pass their good fortune on to others.
Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, an awareness campaign that targets domestic violence as a workplace concern.
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award, a program that recognizes girls' volunteer efforts.
Meet Veronica, the 2007 Violet Richardson Award recipient
Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award, a recognition program for women who help other women and girls.
Meet Dr. Mardge Cohen, the 2007 finalist Making a Difference for Women Award recipient
Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, cash grants for innovative Soroptimist club projects.
Soroptimist Disaster Relief Fund for Women and Girls, providing funds for programs that assist women and girls after a man-made or natural disaster.
Soroptimist clubs participate in organizational programs on the local level, depending on the specific needs of their communities.
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Contact Soroptimist's program department
Members: Access resources for administering these programs
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