Soroptimist Bangalore is the namma city branch of the National Association of Soroptimists International, India (NASI) under SIGBI.
It was
· born on February, 2003
· chartered on January 10, 2004 and
· registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Vision
Ours 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 and peaceful communities worldwide.
Mission
Through international partnerships and a global network, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform lives of women and girls by:
· Advocating for equity and equality;
· Creating safe and healthy environments;
· Increasing access to education;
· Developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future
We seek like-minded people around the world to help us drive carefully chosen welfare projects.
We look forward to engaging like-minded people around the world to work with us on our carefully chosen projects to make the world a better place to live in.
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Important milestones
1921
First SI club was founded in Oakland, California. The Founder President was Violet Richardson-Ward.
1924
First Soroptimist club in London was Chartered. The Founder President was Viscountess Falmouth.
Suzanne Nöel founded SI Paris, the first club in Europe. She later became the first President of the European Federation.
1928
The American and European Federations was founded.
Soroptimist International Association was created to provide a link between the Federations.
1934
Europe and Great Britain and Ireland formed separate Federations.
1937
First Soroptimist club was founded in Sydney, Australia.
1948
Soroptimist International Association was awarded Consultative status with UNESCO.
1950
SI was awarded category C Consultative status with the Economic & Social Council, United Nations (ECOSOC)
1952
International governing body of SI was founded.
1978
The SI South West Pacific Federation was founded. The Founder President was Mary Whitehead.
1984
SI was granted Category 1 Consultative status (now called General Consultative Status) with ECOSOC.