SI WELLINGTON HISTORY
Soroptimist International of Wellington was the first club of its kind in New Zealand. On 16th November 2019 we celebrated 80 years in our community.
A women’s service club, Soroptimist International began in Oakland, California, U.S.A in October 1921. Soroptimists derives their name from Latin “soror” meaning sister/woman and “optima” meaning best. Soroptimist is interpreted as ‘the best for women’.
Over the next few pages you can read more about our history and background, the projects we have supported and our work in the community over the years:
A women’s service club, Soroptimist International began in Oakland, California, U.S.A in October 1921. Soroptimists derives their name from Latin “soror” meaning sister/woman and “optima” meaning best. Soroptimist is interpreted as ‘the best for women’.
Over the next few pages you can read more about our history and background, the projects we have supported and our work in the community over the years:
