October 24 commemorates the day the United Nations formed to join countries around a common cause of peace, prosperity, and positive change—similar to Soroptimist’s founding mission. See how Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org helps elevate the UN’s goals.
Year: 2022
Go Purple on October 20
Purple Thursday is a national day of action during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Individuals across the nation will wear purple on Thursday, October 20, to show survivors that there is a community of support surrounding them and fighting for them.
Support Survivors Like Mai, a Live Your Dream Award Recipient
Read about 2019 Live Your Dream Awards Recipient Mai and how the award impacted her life.
LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDS STORIES: JACQUELINE
Jacqueline is as tough as they come. The single mom of two young sons, she had very little help raising them, but never stopped working hard to give them a better life. She knew that she had to carve a Read More
Education Helps Fight Domestic Violence
This October marks another month of Domestic Violence Awareness in efforts to protect, educate, and support women and girls. Education can be the pathway to a different life, empowering women in multiple ways. See how you can help survivors and how the Live Your Dream Awards have impacted past recipients.
October 11 is International Day of the Girl
October 11 is honored around the world as a day to call attention to the injustices that young girls experience across the globe, while also celebrating the achievements and progress made to advance gender equality. See ways to participate!
The Lasting Impacts on Education for Girls & Women From the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has disrupted education across the globe for students of all ages. Read about the pandemic’s lasting impacts and what we can do to support their academic journey getting back on track.
International Equal Pay Day is September 18
September 18 is International Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about unequal pay to women and pushing to close the gender pay gap. Click on the blog to read more about the history, and what we can do.
New Live Your Dream Awards Video
The year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Live Your Dream Awards! For half a century, this amazing program has empowered thousands of women and their families through access to education. Watch a special video commemorating this awesome milestone. Read More
Live Your Dream Awards Stories: Talia
New Beginnings For Live Your Dream Awards recipients, one moment can alter their life path. For 2022 recipient Talia, signing up for college was the start of a new journey. Talia is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing with Read More