WHAT DOES SOROPTIMIST MEAN?
The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best.
Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’. From the founding of the first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California, in 1921, through to the present day where over 3000 Clubs are flourishing throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve ‘the best for women’ in every sphere of their lives.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES
VISION
Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today’s professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
MISSION
Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships.
VALUES
Human Rights for all • Global Peace and International Goodwill • Advancing Women’s Potential • Integrity and democratic decision making • Volunteering, diversity and friendship