The SISEAP Federation announces the launch of the 2026 Public Speaking Competition.   "The Power of My Voice"

This vibrant annual event unites the brilliant young minds of our 13 member countries.  SISEAP believes in connecting the youth of  Federation. 

SISEAP believes in assisting a young women to find the power in her voice.  By providing a platform for girls to showcase their talent and share their unique perspectives, we foster a community built on friendship, mutual respect, and a common purpose.

Together, we are empowering the next generation of leaders to use their voices as a catalyst for change, advocating for a more sustainable and equitable world for all.

Why "The Power of My Voice"?

Public speaking is more than delivering words, it is a catalyst for empowerment, leadership, and self-expression. By teaching girls the art of effective communication, we help them challenge stereotypes, advocate for themselves, and inspire a generation of passionate changemakers.

Who Can Enter

The competition invites girls from 12 years to 19 years (age as at 31 December 2026) to participate. There are two categories: Category 1: 12-15 years, Category 2:16-19 years

If you wish to compete in the competition, please contact the Federation Programme Team for further information on how to join.

The Final

The Federation Final will be held on the 11th of October 2026, this will coincide with the Untied Nations Day of the Girl Child.  

Registrations to attend this virtual event will be released closer to the date. 

2025 Empowered Voices: Sustainable Choices Competition

To view the details of the 2025 competition, Finalists and links to view the webinar .

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase the voices and talents of your region! This competition is a chance for our clubs to collaborate across borders, forge new friendships, and deepen the spirit of unity within our Federation.

Together, let’s make this a vibrant event that proves what the Soroptimist spirit can achieve when we unite for a common purpose.

Why "The Power of My Voice"?

Public speaking is more than delivering words, it is a catalyst for empowerment, leadership, and self-expression. By teaching girls the art of effective communication, we help them challenge stereotypes, advocate for themselves, and inspire a generation of passionate changemakers.

Competition Details

Categories and Topics

The 2026 theme encourages young leaders to explore how informed, ethical, and bold decisions can support a more sustainable and equitable future.

The Federation will accept two entries for each category from a Country, Australia is able to submit two entries per category from each state. 

If a club wishes to participate in the competition they will need to inform their National Association and in Australia their Region body.  

The National Association or Australian Region will need to host their own Regional Finals.  

After their Regional Finals,  the National Associations and or Regions will then be required to video their finalists and submit their finalists entries to Federation for the overal Final

Inforamtion Sheets and Documents

National Associations and Australian Regions will need to conduct their own preliminary finals for their regions. 

Once they have their finalists for each Category, they will then need to video these finalists in front of an audience.  Please read the Country Region Information Sheet

To submit your Category Finalists to the SISEAP Federation Final, will be done via a online form.

Prior to uploading your finalists check that:

1.  Entrants have completed the Competition Entry Form

2.  The video and photograpic consent form is compelted and signed.

3.  The video is in mp4 format and appropriately named. 

4.  Headshop of the Entrant.

The Federation project enables all Clubs to contribute to significant project that will have a positive, lasting effect on the lives of women and girls. The project is implemented in one of our member countries and is overseen by the nominating Club. The project is funded by money donated to the special fund and regular updates on progress are published along with a final report.

All Clubs can nominate a project that is related to our Goals and Objectives and meets the established and published criteria for the Federation project. Nominations are assessed by a panel of experienced Soroptimist using the published criteria. The successful project is announced at the Biennium Conference

Past projects have had a significant impact in countries across our Federation and have reflected the range of work that Soroptimists undertake, and the great improvement made in the lives of women and girls. Information about these projects can be found on the Past Federation Projects page 

Our current Federation project "The Brilliant Futures Fund", demonstrates these qualities.

The current SISEAP Federation project (2021-2026)  is the Brilliant Futures Fund, this project provides opportunities for clubs to nominate a project which required funding to be implement.   There have been 3 rounds of nominations.  Successful projects have delivered vocational training, health and reproductive training, depression and mental health.

Donations to the Brilliant Futures Fund assist us in delivering this life changing work