Individual clubs within the NAR determine in which service projects their club will become involved to better serve the community. Most projects fall under at least one of our programs of service; health, human rights/status of women, economic and social development, environment, education or international goodwill and understanding. The primary focus of the club is to become involved in projects that help to improve the lives of women and girls. Such projects include but are not limited to those listed below which are sponsored by the Soroptimist organization.and have also been adopted by our Region.
The Ethel F. Lord Award. This is a $5,000 award granted to student enrolled in a graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree in gerontology.
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Around the world, many women are working to improve the lives of women and girls. Some women's work is through volunteer efforts while others do it through professional avenues. In either case, their work has significant impact and provides encouragement to women and girls. The Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award is designed to honor these women. Although not Soroptimists, their work helps promote the issues that are important to Soroptimists, while offering inspirational stories about how to make a difference in the lives of women.
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This award recognizes and honors young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women and girls are particularly valued.
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The Women’s Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist’s major service project. This program is to assist women who are usually the heads of households, in upgrading their employment status, or gaining entry or re-entry into the labor market, by obtaining further skills and training.
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More than a quarter million dollars has been designated to the prevention and elimination of domestic violence. We joined with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to produce and distribute an information booklet for domestic abuse victims. Legislative guides have been developed outlining laws pertaining to domestic violence in 17 countries with Soroptimist clubs. Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to Prevent Domestic Violence is an ongoing club activity designed to create awareness about domestic violence, particularly as it affects the workplace.
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Soroptimist will launch a new awareness project addressing the sexual slavery of women and girls with a special event on Sunday December 2, 2007, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. In the United States, the program will launch on Friday, January 11, 2008, the first National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness. Clubs are invited to participate by distributing flyers on the launch days that focus on the message: Someone in this transportation center may be here against her will. The project will also provide clubs with cards to hand out in the community and public awareness tools to raise awareness through the media.
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