Soroptimist International South West Slopes

05/06/2026

01/06/2026

Launching Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific Environment Campaign: Protecting Land, Oceans, and Livelihoods
For the women of the South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP), the environment isn’t just a backdrop—it is a lifeline. www.siseap.org
Across our diverse region, sustenance farming and fishing are the driving forces behind the economic empowerment of women. Soroptimist grass roots projects protect our oceans and preserve our soil, we aren't just saving ecosystems; we are directly safeguarding the financial independence, food security, and futures of women and girls.
While June gives us a dedicated platform to focus heavily on SISEAP grassroots environmental projects, our clubs practice and implement environmental action and meaningful change all year long. True environmental stewardship doesn't happen in just one month; it is a continuous, 365-day commitment. Throughout the entire year, members across our various clubs implement environment projects which drive communities to systematically change their behavioral habits to heal the earth.
This month, we challenge everyone to see environmental sustainability not just as a conservation goal, but as an economic foundation for women.
Follow our page all month long as we share resources, spotlight regional climate-resilience toolkits, and explore how we can Educate, Empower, and Enable women to lead sustainable land and ocean practices.
What environmental actions or SDG targets is your club tackling this month? Share your initiatives in the comments below!
Become a member of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific, there is a club near you, or join our eclub. Find out more visit https://www.siseap.org/get-involved.html

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03/05/2026

03/05/2026

SI South West Slopes was one of the donors

01/05/2026

The video recording of the Asia Pacific Sisters:Access to Justice and Life Long Learning webinar is now available for viewing from the SISEAP Youtube site.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRag4cRir0SoEMnIZ_VnpRg
SISEAP President Joanne Yeoh, Programme Convenor Dr Donnell Davis, Nayomi Kannangara – CEO, International Women’s Development, Agency - Australia, Soroptimist CSW Delegates Filomena Pingiaro, Cherrie Power, Wendy Logan, Petrice Pesick

Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific explores the topic through the ASEAN lens. Today’s session visits the transection of access to justice in its legal form and how our grassroots projects deliver justice, economic independence enabling women to claim their seat at the table and their day in court. This is achieved through our belief that access to life long and life wide learning for All age groups, all levels of education and all modalities. Soroptimists this belief into reality to reskill, upskill, create economic empowerment opportunities and promote tolerance

23/04/2026

Announcing Theresa Lyford as Soroptimist International President Elect, 2028-2029!

It is my pleasure to announce that Theresa Lyford has been appointed President-Elect of Soroptimist International and will serve as President for the 2028–2029 biennium.

Theresa is a familiar and trusted face in our organisation, having served as Federation President of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (2016-2018) and currently serving as SISEAP Company Secretary.

She brings with her a strong professional background in education programme management and legal curriculum oversight at RMIT University. I look forward to working alongside her and am confident that Theresa's experience and dedication will be a real asset to our global mission to educate, enable, and empower all women and girls.

Renata Trottmann Probst
Soroptimist International President, 2026-2027

I am deeply honoured to accept the position of President-Elect of Soroptimist International. I look forward to working with all of you to advance our shared purpose of enabling all women and girls to achieve their full potential in all they wish to accomplish. Together, we will build on the strong foundation of our organisation to create lasting impact.

Theresa Lyford
Soroptimist International President Elect, 2028-2029

02/04/2026

World Autism Day

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd, with the entire month dedicated to fostering acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Designated by the UN in 2007, it aims to reduce stigma, promote early diagnosis, and highlight the unique strengths and challenges of autistic individuals.