About Us

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls with nearly 80,000 Members in 124 countries.

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has 8000 Members in 350 Clubs in 28 countries including Great Britain, Ireland and countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Malta, who work at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls.

The majority of members belong to their local Club, where they can make friends with like-minded women, have fun and work on projects that help improve the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.


Press releases

A Dozen of ‘the best of women’ #Whoisshe?

What do a pioneering architect, two environmentalists, two teachers, a farmer, a nurse, a social worker, a board trustee, a solicitor, a... read more

03.09.2020 • By Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)

Celebrating a Century of Soroptimist Achievements #Whoisshe?

October 2021 will mark one hundred years of Soroptimist International with the 100 th anniversary of the chartering of the very first Soroptimist... read more

24.08.2020 • By Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)

International women’s organisation asks members to make ‘Time to Talk’

Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Ltd is asking members to make ‘Time to Talk’ on 7 February, as part of their... read more

06.02.2019 • By Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)

New President of international women’s organisation urges members to...

We are pleased to announce that Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Ltd installed a new President, at its Conference in... read more

13.11.2018 • By Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)

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