Join SIGBI
Perhaps you feel that your circle of friends is too insular and you would like to meet women from different walks of life. Or maybe you find that, although you enjoy your job, it demands so much of your energy that you are becoming very single-tracked.
You might feel that society is becoming increasingly selfish, but you are powerless to help others meaningfully. You would like to put something back into your community, but are unsure where to start.
It could be that you are aware your knowledge on human rights issues is scanty. But how do you really address the sex trade, child labour and the status of women single-handedly?
Soroptimist International could be the answer. It is about women working together for others, but also for themselves.
Who can join?
Membership of a Soroptimist Club is by invitation and care is taken to ensure that each club represents a wide range of occupations. Members are chosen for their individual qualities as well as their status in their chosen area of work.
To be eligible to receive such an invitation, you must be working in a management or professional capacity, or in an occupation with similar status or responsibility. We also welcome a limited number of qualified women who are starting out in their careers, taking a career break or who are no longer working.
Benefits of membership
Besides attending frequent meetings at their own clubs, members are invited to regular regional events and study days. All members are invited to the annual Federation Conference, held at a different location in the Federation each year. International Conventions are held once every four years, the location rotating between the four Federations.
As you can see, membership of Soroptimist International gives an opportunity to:
- broaden your circle of friends and associates,
- forge professional networks,
- develop leadership skills,
- enhance your self confidence and esteem,
- become better informed, and make a difference, on important issues,
- travel nationally and internationally, meeting members at conferences and seminars, and
- have fun!
By challenging your thinking on current social issues and contributing to a wider understanding of international goodwill you can influence governments locally, nationally, and internationally.
How to apply
An Introduction Form is available on this website, which you can fill in and send online, or print out and send to the Federation Office by post. The information will be forwarded to the membership officer of your nearest club.