As part of Soroptimist International of Malabon's International Women's Day celebrations, SIM members went to Malabon City Jail last March 12 to distribute personal hygiene products, fruits and serve pancit bihon at the women dorms.
The detainees in turn showed their appreciation by preparing a program of song and dance which members of SIM enjoyed very much.
Malabon City Jail holds 175 women detainees, with ages ranging from 21 to 58 years old. Some women detainees have not seen their families for months, while others have languished for years as they await the conclusion of their trials.
Our intention is to uplift the spirits of the detainees and give them hope. Hope gives strength to a spirit battered by loneliness and personal tribulations. Hope is a beacon that leads a person to change for the better. For more pictures, click here.
Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who volunteer their time, talents and resources to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
Our members are a diverse group of like-minded women who work together using their expertise, business and professional skills and talents to support community-based and international projects that benefit women and girls.
The word Soroptimist comes from two Latin words, soror meaning sister and optima meaning best. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.
Soroptimist International of Malabon, is one of 86 clubs comprising Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region (A Foundation) Inc. SI Philippine Region is affiliated with SI of the Americas, which is part of four federations comprising Soroptimist International.
Through international partnerships and a global network of members, we have made it our mission to inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls by: Advocating for equity and equality; Creating safe and healthy environments; Increasing access to education; Developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future.
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