Best for Women December 2025

Best for Women

Dec 5

In This Season of Giving, Reflect on the Power of Your Support

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $19,512 on Giving Tuesday, bringing us to 65% of our campaign goal! But it doesn’t have to end there. Help us reach even more women and girls in 2026 by making a special year-end gift by December 31. A big thank you to our match partners, Nick Stenson Beauty, Heidi McNamar and Rosemarie Burton of SI/Greater Hartford, CT (North Atlantic Region), as well as Charlie Rodgers of SI/Modesto, CA (Sierra Pacific Region), for their support.

Make your special year-end gift today and help us set the bar high for 2026.

Watch a special message from Nick Stenson featured on Giving Tuesday!

Shop the Soroptimist Holiday Sale

Gifts that Keep Giving

Celebrate the season with up to 40% off select items in our year-end Soroptimist Store sale! Perfect for gifting to club members, friends or even yourself—order by December 11 (December 9 for international orders) to ensure delivery before the holidays.

SIA’s 49th Biennial Convention

Registration Opens Early 2026

We’re busy planning an unforgettable convention in Incheon, South Korea. Save the date for July 22-25, 2026—a chance to create memories, connect with fellow members and enjoy global diversity. Registration opens in early 2026. Stay tuned for details! #SIAConv2026

Lead the Way as a Convention Sponsor!

Help shape an unforgettable convention experience and champion women and girls worldwide. Read more about our sponsorship opportunities.

Our Clubs Are Amazing

Honoring Our Clubs for Advancing Women’s Dreams

Soroptimist clubs have supported women’s empowerment through access to education since 1972 through theLive Your Dream Awards.Congratulations to the clubs who participated in our cornerstone program in 2024-2025!

New Club Spotlight

We’re thrilled to welcome some of our newest Soroptimist clubs to the SIA family! These inspiring teams of leaders are already hard at work bringing our mission to life—empowering women and girls through our Dream Programs and strengthening our presence in their communities.Learn more.

Upcoming Events

Together in Giving: How Clubs Support the Soroptimist Mission

Mark your calendars for February 18 from 8-9 p.m. (ET) for an engaging webinar about the measurable difference clubs are making, how generosity fuels our mission, and ideas to celebrate and grow your club’s impact. Registration will open soon!

Fifth Annual Virtual Tea Party

SIA’s will host it's fifth annual virtual tea party for International Women's Day, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. (ET). The party will also serve as a virtual parallel event as part of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women's Non-Governmental Organization forum and will feature simultaneous interpretation in all our languages. Registration will open soon!

Leadership Round Table

Mark your calendars! Join us on June 23 for SIA’s Leadership Round Table, a virtual event designed to strengthen your leadership skills and expand your impact. Stay tuned for more details—and get ready to grow, connect, and lead with confidence.

Live Your Dream Awards Resources

Live Your Dream Awards

Now that the November 15 Live Your Dream Awards application deadline has passed, it’s time to select your recipients! Overwhelmed by the thought of selecting recipients from a pool of many deserving women? Worried about how to find judges? We've got you covered!

Everything you need is included in our Selecting & Honoring Recipients resources. Please make sure everyone reading applications signs a confidentiality agreement to keep in your club records! Contact lydawards@soroptimist.org with any questions.

Technology Transformation Updates #TechTalks

Technology Roadmap

We're making steady progress on two major initiatives—a centralized Member Resource Library and a more robust marketing platform—each designed to improve access to resources and deliver more personalized communications. To learn more about our approach and next steps, please visit our full update on the blog.

SI & United Nations Updates

SI Voices Blog

Check out the latest SI Voices Blog post, “Empowering Girls through Education, Protection, Innovation, Global Practices and Norms.”

Empowering Girls in Kenya

The Soroptimist International Foundation recently teamed up with Willing Hearts International Society Canada and Canadian Soroptimists to deliver a leadership and mentoring training camp for girls at the Lugari Community Resource Centre, Kenya. Past SI and SIA President Sharon Fisher visited the camp and took part in activities with the girls. Learn more.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this December!
Important reminder: Please send all mail, including payments, to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.
Region conference dates and locations are now available.
The Simply Voting electronic ballot platform for SIA Board of Directors is now open in the following Electoral Areas and regions. The ballot system closes on January 6.
Are you a current Governor or Governor-elect? We would love your input on how certain aspects of the Soroptimist experience are unfolding in your region! Please click here to complete the Region Behaviors survey and tell us all about it by December 29.
Reminder: Please visit the SIA Relief Package: Key Information for details on the timeline, eligibility criteria for relief, and frequently asked questions.
Email Addresses Needed! Region and club leaders: We need your help in ensuring each member has an active and valid email address on file! In our modern world, it is crucial for important updates, and will be extremely helpful when all members sign the Member/Leader Code of Conduct.

Soroptimist Club Grants for Education and Economic Empowerment applications will open January 1! Applications are due March 1. Be sure to review our resources before you apply! Any questions? Email program@soroptimist.org for assistance.