WHO WE ARE?
“Soroptimist” is derived from two Latin words, “soror” meaning sister and “optima” meaning “best”. It stands for “women at their best helping others to be their best”. Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls. Our network of over 80,000 club members in 129 countries and territories works at a local, national an
d international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. VISION
Soroptimist International is committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide. MISSION
Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships. A GLOBAL NETWORK OF FRIENDSHIP
Soroptimists work together in a spirit of friendship and fun to make the world a better place for all. Members are encouraged to be aware of and involved in local and global issues. A Friendship Link system encourages joint projects between clubs in developing countries by clubs in developed countries. Soroptimist membership opens the doors to opportunities for international experiences and friendships. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL KOTA KINABALU (SIKK)
We are a registered NGO in Kota Kinabalu as part of Soroptimist International (SI). Members of Soroptimist International work in a variety of occupations, but we use our professional expertise and diverse talents to help others work for social change. SIKK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020-2022
President: Haana Wong Abdullah
President Elect: Marylynda Chong
Secretary: Melanie Chu
Treasurer: Georgina G. Jinawat
Programme Convenor: Irene Joibi
Extension Convenor: Ophelia Domingo
Publicity Officer: Vilina Passon John