Members of SI ROI undertake project work at Club, Region, Federation and International level. All the projects are underpinned by our Mission and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). All club activities are reported on a Federation database – to be used by our Soroptimist representatives at the UN.
The national projects are usually proposed by members and selected on a biennial basis and supported by all clubs. The projects have far-reaching topics from highlighting ‘violence against women, the environment, to education and leadership. Essentially, our focus is on projects that improve the lives of women and girls.
In Ireland, we have undertaken various projects including our 2019/21 project to help the environment by asking members to carry out local environmental projects such as beach cleans, wildflower planting and a national programme of tree planting. In 2017/19 we delivered our ‘Safe Home, Safe Community’ project in partnership with Safe Ireland, which focused on highlighting the issues associated with violence against women in homes and communities. As part of this project, over 30,000 bookmarks titled ‘Loves Me / Loves Me Not’ were distributed in the community.
Each year we also support various international women-focused events including:
United Nations campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign starting on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10th December, Human Rights Day.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event celebrated annually on 8th March to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
2025/26 National Project
We are delighted to announce that our National Project for 2025-2026 will focus on raising awareness and campaigning against human trafficking. This impactful project, proposed by SI Bray, received overwhelming support with almost 50% of the vote. We are particularly proud to share that all 15 clubs across Ireland participated in the decision-making process, with each club casting one vote. This unanimous engagement reflects the shared commitment of our members to tackle critical issues affecting women and girls.
Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, disproportionately affecting women and children. Through this project, we aim to:
• Raise public awareness of human trafficking and its impact on individuals and communities.
• Advocate for stronger measures to combat trafficking at local and national levels.
• Support survivors by working in collaboration with relevant organisations and stakeholders.
Soroptimists in Ireland have a proud history of empowering women, advocating for their rights, and taking action to create positive change. This project aligns deeply with our mission and values, ensuring we continue to address the most pressing issues in society.We look forward to working together with SI Bray, as a united network of clubs to make a meaningful impact through this National Project over the next two years.
Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through
education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
