Programme Objectives

SI Goals and Objectives 2015 - 2019

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) works to the goals and objectives agreed by all parts of Soroptimist International (SI). Each objective under Goal 1 is associated with one programme area. The text in each objective that relates to the programme area is linked to those pages in the public facing part of the website, where you can read more about the work being undertaken in this area.

Programme Focus 2015 - 2019:

  • Goal 1: Soroptimist International will be a global voice for women and girls

    • Objectives:

      • Increase Soroptimist advocacy at the global level
      • Increase the international visibility and profile of Soroptimist International


  • Goal 2: The Soroptimist Federations will be linked in their efforts to improve the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.

    • The focus for Goal 2 will be projects in the areas of:

      • Education
      • Elimination of Violence
      • Economic Empowerment
      • Food Security
      • Healthcare
      • Environmental Sustainability / Water and Sanitation
      • Conflict Resolution / Peace Promotion
      • Disaster Mitigation and Relief

Good projects cover several, if not most, Programme Areas. Assistant Programme Directors are responsible for each of the Programme Areas: Economic Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, Food Security and Healthcare, Learning Opportunities and Violence and Conflict Resolution.
The Assistant Programme Directors work with the Federation Programme Director, as a co-ordinated team.