SI/Batangas Downtown Empowers Through Tech

In today’s digital age, pursuing an education takes more than textbooks and pencils—it takes up-to-date technology and internet access. But for many women and girls, especially those facing additional obstacles, these tools can feel cost-prohibitive and out of reach.

Soroptimist International of Batangas Downtown (Philippines Region) recognized just how widespread this issue is in their community—impacting an estimated 60% of local women and girls pursuing an education.

Empowering Girls With Access to Techonology

Determined to be part of the solution, the club launched an ambitious and inspiring initiative for 2024-2026: “100 Smart Devices, 100 Life Changes.” Their goal is to provide 100 smart devices to 100 women and girls, and they’ve already made an impact.  

“By providing these tablets, we hope to open doors to better opportunities and brighter futures for them,” says Club Program Chair Vina Vanessa Lorilla. “We aim to bridge this gap, ensuring that no dream is put on hold simply because of a missing device. This project is more than just giving away tablets—it’s about listening to their stories, supporting their aspirations and changing lives—one tablet at a time.”

Thanks to the dedication and passion of club members, 60 girls have already received devices, supported by 650 volunteer hours. That’s 60 lives transformed, with many more to come. We are confident they will reach their goal of 100 lives changed through technology access, enabling access to education.

Projects like this one bring Soroptimist’s Big Goal to life—investing in the dreams of half a million women and girls by 2031. And knowing that there’s a community of Soroptimists who believe in them can make all the difference.

Does your club have a Big Goal Accelerator Project? Be sure to report it by June 30!

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