About Us
Women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.
A Message from our President
Welcome to the Raleigh Club of Soroptimist International! We are committed to transforming lives of women and girls and impacting communities through our Dream programs and other service projects.
Our Club was founded in 1987 by 22 phenomenal trendsetters who saw no limit to the vision of our global Soroptimist International organization: service to women and girls. More than 30 years later, we pride ourselves by following in the footsteps of our founders, and we remain in the forefront of action as a voice for women and girls in need.
We welcome you to explore our website as we proudly share who we are and the principals for which we stand.
I hope you enjoy your visit to our online “home” and come again.
Sincerely,
Betsy Miller
President, Soroptimist International of Raleigh
Global Impact
Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA). Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. SIA has about 30,000 members and supporters in countries across North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim.
SIA is one of five federations that make up Soroptimist International, which has clubs in 121 countries throughout the world. Soroptimist International is honored to have a consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council. As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), we are a global voice for women promoting awareness, advocacy, and action.Years of experience working with women and girls has taught the members of SIA that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment for the world’s women and girls. When women and girls are educated, they have opportunity, choice and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. View SIA’s infographic that details the overall progress in FY18/19.
Our Vision
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
Our Mission
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Our Core Values
Gender Equality
Women and girls live free from discrimination.
Empowerment
Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.
Education
Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.
Diversity & Fellowship
Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.
Meetings
With two exceptions (December and March) , Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Most meetings are open to guests.
History
We have been serving Triangle women since 1987 in a variety of ways.
Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors for believing in us and the women and girls we help.