Soroptimist International of Nagasaki

■ What is Soroptimist?

Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world

■ Main project

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

■ Origin of the World Soroptimist

The name “Soroptimist” came from two Latin words “Solo” and “Optima and means “Best for Women”.

■ History

• 1921： Soroptimist International　was founded in Oakland, California, USA
• 1960： The first Japanese Soroptimist club was founded in Tokyo
• 1973： Soroptimist Internatinal Japan of Nagasaki was chartered
• 1986： Japanese clubs were divided into 5 regions. Clubs in Kyushu and Okinawa belong
  　　　　 to Japan Minami Region
• 2008: Frendship Link with SI Curitiba-batel
• 2009: Frendship Link with SI Gelsenkirchen-Buer

◆ Where is Nagasaki

Nagasaki (Japan)

Nagasaki port Feb 17, 2010

◆ What we do

Correspond to the Following Prize in International Soroptimist Nagasaki. The direction is invited. "The prize which gives as The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards" : She wishes improve her education, skills and employment prospects for a good life. The woman will be supported. Please inform the secretary of an application. Deadline December every year.

◆ Live your dream campaign "Live Your Dream"

The campaign which is started on March 8 "the international women day" and "which is Live your dream" is the mission of the Soroptimist of "raising a life of a woman and a girl", and encourages it to live its dream to the women of all their circumstances.