Who We Are
Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls. The Program Impact Report tells about the collective impact of Soroptimist federation programs from around the world.
The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.
Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of volunteer work to their communities. Club projects range from renovating domestic violence shelters and providing mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring self-esteem workshops for teenage girls. Soroptimist International of Austin is the name of our local five county area club.
Mission & Core Purpose
To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
Local SI Austin Programs
Violet Richardson Award
Women’s Opportunity Award
Ava Crofford Award
SafePlace
Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force
Zavala Elementary School, Austin, Texas
For more information about these programs, please read our “About Us” page.
Soroptimist International of the Americas Programs
Soroptimists STOP Trafficking — a project that raises awareness about the sexual trafficking of women and girls, and seeks to encourage citizens, law makers and service providers to focus on this global problem.
Soroptimist Live Your Dream Campaign — which aims to inspire women to live their dreams, and encourages them to pass their good fortune on to others.
Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence — an awareness campaign that targets domestic violence as a workplace concern.
Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award — a recognition program for women who help other women and girls.
Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls — cash grants for innovative Soroptimist club projects.
Soroptimist Disaster Relief Fund for Women and Girls — providing funds for programs that assist women and girls after a man-made or natural disaster.
