Giving Tuesday will be here before we know it! But there’s no need to wait. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to get involved in this global day of giving. With just a couple weeks until Read More
International Day of the Girl- October 11
In December of 2011, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared October 11 as International Day of the Girl. Since then, October 11 has been honored around the world as a monumental day to call attention to the injustices that young Read More
Healing Through Hope: Mary’s Survivor Journey
Domestic violence is not only pervasive, affecting 1 in 3 women globally, but often derails women’s educational goals. For over a decade, Mary endured the devastating effects of domestic violence while her dream of becoming a nurse slipped further from reach. Now, Mary is on the path to empowerment. Read her full story.
2024 Walk for Women Recap
As Women’s History Month concludes, we want to express our deepest gratitude to you for your support during our Walk for Women event. Your commitment to empowerment has made a significant impact, and we’re thrilled to share a recap of Read More
Equal Pay Day- What Causes the Gender Pay Gap?
What is Equal Pay Day? Equal Pay Day falls on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day that represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Read More
A History of International Women’s Day
What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8, to recognize and honor the achievements of women throughout history, and to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s rights. How did International Women’s Read More
7 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month
March 8 is International Women’s Day and March is Women’s History Month—which means lots of opportunities to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. As Soroptimists, you give so much to the women and girls we serve, dedicating your Read More
Our Commitment to the UN’s International Women’s Day Theme
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, the theme set by the United Nations, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” resonates strongly. Gender equality remains a cornerstone for building resilient communities, just economies, and a sustainable planet for future Read More
Join Us as We Walk for Women
This March, let’s move for a mission! Join LiveYourDream.org’s (powered by Soroptimist) Walk for Women by setting your personal walking goal and sharing why you support women with the #WhyIWalk hashtag. The Walk for Women The Walk for Women is Read More
Shedding a Light on Human Trafficking: Ways to Spread Awareness
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Human trafficking, a human rights violation, is a deeply rooted issue that affects millions of people worldwide, women and girls are especially vulnerable. It is often described as modern-day slavery, involving the recruitment, Read More