International Goals

At the Saturday session of the SI Board Meeting on 9 July 2011, Programme Voting Delegates from all over the world met to discuss and develop the new programme goals for the next four years.Together with the silent observers, SI Board and post holders, the following goals and objectives were passed after a morning of interactive sessions and feedback. They were subsequently approved by the Board for inclusion in the SI strategic plan. 
 

 

 

 

 

Two Goals and their objectives (as agreed at the International Convention in 2011)

GOAL 1
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES AND STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT OR ENABLING OPPORTUNITIES.

    Objectives for Goal 1:

1. Increase access to formal and non-formal learning opportunities.
2. Improve access to economic empowerment and sustainable opportunities for the employment of women.
3. Eliminate violence against women and girls and ensure women’s participation in conflict resolution.
4. Ensure women and girls have food security and access to the highest attainable standard of health care.
5. Address the specific needs of women and girls by improving environmental sustainability, and mitigating effects of climate change and disasters.

GOAL 2
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL WILL BE A GLOBAL VOICE FOR INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.

    Objectives for Goal 2:

1. Strengthen and increase Soroptimist International's presence as an advocate at all levels.
2. Intensify activities and partnerships that raise the international profile and visibility of Soroptimist International.
3. Ensure that the foundation of Soroptimist International's global advocacy is local and global project activity.