Programme Convenor Donnell Davis and the Programme Committee are pleased to present their annual reports for the 2025 year.  

Please take the time to read the full report.

Celebrating Our Impact: 

The 2026 SISEAP Programme Annual Reports stand as a powerful testament to the collective dedication of our 129+ diverse, multi-faith, and intergenerational communities. As we reflect on 2025, we celebrate the rigorous work that has directly impacted the lives of 88,287 women and girls across our 13 countries. Our mission—to educate, empower, and enable, has been brought to life through 237 projects and 78 advocacy initiatives, contributing an estimated AUD $8.6 million in volunteer value to society.

The Vital Role of Committee Commitment and Reporting

The success documented in these reports is not accidental; it is the result of tireless commitment from our Programme Team and committee members. Their role is multifaceted and essential to our federation's integrity:

• Strategic Alignment: Committee members ensure that grassroots actions align with the Federation’s objectives and all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring our local work resonates on a global stage.

• Mentorship and Support: Team members have spent the year consulting with clubs, providing database training, and mentoring "Brilliant Future Fund" applicants to ensure project success and accurate reporting.

• Maintaining International Status: Consistent and detailed reporting is not just administrative; it is vital to maintaining our consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC). This status allows us to shape global resolutions and advocate for national legislation that protects the rights of women and girls.

Involving Members in Advocacy and Programme Work

A core focus this year has been bridging the gap between local action and international advocacy. Committee members have worked hard to involve every Soroptimist in this mission through:

• Educational Outreach: By organizing webinars on pressing issues like Coercive Control and Human Rights, the committee has provided members with the expertise needed to advocate effectively in their own regions.  

• Collaborative Training: Initiatives such as the "Top Tip" in eSPAN and dedicated Zoom training sessions for clubs (such as those in New Zealand and Mongolia) have empowered members to navigate reporting systems and understand the nuances of advocacy.

• Member Engagement: Through surveys like the "UN Summit for the Future," the team has helped members see the direct linkage between their club’s functions and the UN goals we deliver together. 

While we celebrate the service hours contributed by our members, we also recognize the challenge of under-reporting. We encourage all members to use these reports not just as a record of the past, but as a roadmap for the future. Every report submitted is a story told and a voice amplified for the women and girls we serve

  pdf SISEAP Programme Reports 2025(1.31 MB)

Announcement that Round 11 for funding from the Brilliant Futures Fund is now open.

Read more about the applicattion process on theBrilliant Futures Fund grants is now open. 

Round 11 is now open and closes 1st March 2026
Applications are welcome and mentoring is available for prospective clubs. Please contact the Programme Team

For all the details on how to apply and documents please visit the  Programme Members Page.  

International Day of the Girl Child is an annual and internationally recognized observance on October 11 it acknowledges the importance, power, and potential of  girls by providing  more opportunities  to empower  them and amplifies their voices. 

It incorporates the Rights of the Child, 2011 recognition of Girls and 75th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration.

At the same time, this day is designated to eliminate gender-based challenges that little girls face around the world, including child marriages, poor learning opportunities, violence, and discrimination.

Message from SISEAP President Joanne Yeoh

This October on the Day of the Girl Child, we proudly join the world in celebrating the potential, resilience, and bright future of every girl. This year’s theme, ‘Educate Her, Empower Her’, reminds us that education is the most powerful tool to break cycles of poverty, open doors of opportunity, and create lasting change.

When a girl is educated, she gains confidence, choices, and the ability to shape her community and the world. Let us continue to stand together as Soroptimists to ensure every girl has access to quality education and the empowerment it brings

Link to download the International Day of the Girl Child 2025 tool kit,  use the information to advocate for full participation of girls to education.  Assets to assist you with a social media campaign, speak at events, create awareness.

  pdf  Link to the PDF Toolkit(2.89 MB)

It is a  right for all girls to have access education. Therefore, it is relevant to highlight education, especially as SDG4 refers to Quality Education, which leads to Decent work and Economic Growth (SDG8)  On this years International Day of the Girl Child we specifically target Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as women are under-represented studying and working in this field.

This 2025 campaign aims to:

• Raise awareness about the critical importance of girls' education and the positive outcomes it brings.
   
• Highlights the support Soroptimist Federations (and the Soroptimist International Foundation) are providing to help girls access quality education.
   
• Demonstrates how Soroptimists are addressing and overcoming barriers to education for girls —such as period poverty, including the lack of sanitary products and adequate toilet facilities.

The toolkit has information, graphics and tips on how to promote this day amongst your club members and on social media.  

• Share and like SI content on your social media platforms
• Let a girl speak - we need to listen.
• Share human interest stories, blogs and videos of girl changemakers, and the inspiring networks and organizations that are educating girls, resourcing girls, letting girls lead, and strengthening services for girls. Let’s collectively amplify their leadership, actions, and impact to inspire others.
• Engage government officials, policymakers and stakeholders to make more targeted investments that tackle inequalities experienced by girls, especially while accessing education
• Engage key female influencers across industries to be the face of change we want girls to see as possible. Role models speak a thousand words. Let’s change the global conversation and public perception of girl leaders.
• Amplify your commitment to raising awareness about and addressing factors that hold girls in your country and region back.