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Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

About Us: Our Bridgeport club was founded in 1992, and is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas which was founded in 1921. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. A 501(c)(3) organization, Soroptimist relies on charitable contributions to fund its programs. Local members join with almost 100,000 Soroptimists in more than120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women. Soroptimist International has consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council, which oversees U.N. activities promoting human rights. In addition to sponsoring the awards programs, our club has participated in community programs focused on various health and human service issues for women and girls, such as the Center for Women and Families, Mi Casa/My Home, Women and Men’s Health Project, Project Courage, and Local Soup Kitchens. For more information about our mission and programs, please visit our website www.soroptimist.org

ARAHA strives to alleviate human suffering and build self-reliant communities, by providing humanitarian aid and empowering individuals in the Horn of Africa and here at home.

ADVANCING WOMEN FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOMES FOR ORPHANED, ABANDONED AND/OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN PLACED UNDER THE CARE OF THE FOUNDATION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS.

THE KAMUKAMA FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF VICTORY SCHOOL TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN UGANDA BY PROVIDING THEM A FOUNDATION FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

JAHJAH Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes Jamaican diaspora volunteers and medical professionals to improve public healthcare and education in Jamaica. Their work focuses on medical mission trips, training (e.g., emergency/point‑of‑care ultrasound), donation of equipment and supplies, community health fairs, and projects such as an ambulance/EMS pilot and dental/women’s‑health clinics.

To serve as a vehicle to guide and support innovative projects which provide services to low-income individuals and other disadvantaged populations regardless of caste, gender, and religion. To empower develop mentally disabled children through special education, training, care and social integration in order to make them self-reliant and positively contribute to society.

Tiba works to build community healthcare in rural Kenya by providing medical treatment, training facilities and equipment, and to empower local communities to take control over their own health and well-being.