About Us
It is our mission to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment, especially those facing significant obstacles.
We are Soroptimist
We are Soroptimist International of The Sierras, a chapter of Soroptimist International, a global nonprofit organization. We're working to improve the lives of women and girls in our local community. Soroptimists in over 130 countries and territories worldwide contribute time and financial support to both community-based and international projects.
Chartered in 1968, our club is located in the mountain town of Oakhurst, California. In addition to supporting Soroptimist projects & awards, we are also involved in many aspects of our local community.
What Soroptimist Means
Soroptimist means "best for women" and that's what we strive to be: an organization of women at their best, helping other women to be their best. As a volunteer organization of women from diverse backgrounds, careers, and age groups, we feel uniquely qualified to help women and girls realize their dreams.
We are often asked, "Why Women and Girls?" Throughout history - in every country in the world - women and girls have faced additional obstacles and discrimination solely because of their gender. While we have made many strides forward, both globally and in the USA, there is still much to be done before we will reach gender equality.
Education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment for the world's women and girls. When women and girls are educated, they have more opportunities, choices, and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.
Our focus is on education because educated women and girls are:
less vulnerable to sex traffickers
more likely to leave a domestic violence situation and not return
able to access healthcare
less likely to live in poverty
able to raise stronger, healthier families
Our Core Values & Goals
Gender Equality
Women and girls living free from discrimination
Empowerment
Women and girls with the rights to act in their own best interests
Education
Women and girls leading full and productive lives through access to education
Diversity & Fellowship
Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives working together to improve the lives of women and girls
Our Vision
It is our hope for women and girls to have resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
Our Mission
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment, especially those facing significant obstacles.
Join Us!
Meetings are the first & third Thursdays at Noon. We welcome you to attend a meeting as a guest and if you have any questions please feel free to email us at: SISierras@Soroptimist.net