BEST FOR WOMEN!

That’s the meaning of the word “Soroptimist.” Soroptimists are women at their best helping other women to be their best!

Each of us is part of an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls.

Soroptimists are members of individual clubs, and the Northwestern Region of Soroptimist includes clubs in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho, and Montana.

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Consider joining us as we provide new lives for women who have experienced challenges greater than we can ever imagine. Be a part of the effort to provide equal access to education to girls around the world. Add your voice to the chorus of women in every continent who are increasing awareness of human trafficking and providing healthcare opportunities to women and girls in need.

It will bring out the best in you!

Our Structure

Soroptimist International Northwestern Region

Soroptimist International Northwestern Region improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

Our region structure includes 108 clubs, over 3,600 members, and services five states in the Pacific Northwest of the Unites States of America. Our headquarters located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is Soroptimist International of the Americas" which is one of four organizations under its parent organization, Soroptimist International, which is headquartered in Cambridge, England.

Soroptimist International has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations and is a recognized authority on matters that women value most. Visit www.soroptimist international.org for complete information on current projects. Read Soroptimist International's magazine, The International Soroptimist

The other three organizations belonging to Soroptimist International are:

Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland Headquartered in Cheshire, England, comprises more than 11,000 members in 398 clubs in 30 countries.
Soroptimist International of Europe Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, comprises more than 33,800 members in 1,220 clubs in 67 countries.
Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, comprises more than 2,650 members in 138 clubs in 12 countries.