| The name of 'Soroptimist' comes from |
| latin words, 'soror' (sister) and 'optimum (best), which means best for women. |
| Soroptimist International is a world service organization for women in management and the professions | |
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| 4 Federations | There are 120 clubs (almost 95,000 members) in over 120 countries around
the world. |
| ・ Americas (SIA) ・ Europe (SIE) ・ Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI) ・ South West Pacific (SISWP) |
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| Japanese soroptimists come under SIA (Soroptimist International of the Americas) and are divided into: | |
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| 5 Regions | There are a total of approximately 550 clubs with 14750 members in Japan. |
| ・Japan Chuo ・Japan Kita ・Japan Higashi ・Japan Nishi ・Japan Minami regions. |
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About Soroptimist
| Soroptimist International of Tsuyama belongs to : |
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| Japan Nishi Region |
| Service Programs |
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| Soroptimist International are performing various service activities in
relation to the following six programs. ・Economic/Social Development ・Education ・Environment ・Health ・Human Rights／Status of Women ・International Goodwill and Understanding |
| Award Programs |
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| American Federation Programs *Women's Opportunity Awards *Violet Richardson Award *Making a Difference for Women Award Japan West Region Programs *Japan West Region Women's Opportunity Awards *Japan West Region Violet Richardson Award *Making a Difference for Women Award |