Soroptimist 2009-2010 Video Annual Report

"When clubs participate in Soroptimist programs and/or give money to ensure the programs remain strong, they become part of an international effort to improve the lives of women and girls. This video details the impact of those efforts and illustrates the power of women helping women." - SIAHQ

Homeless Women

On March 29, 2011 Soroptimist International of Malabon, led by it's president Jeannie Sandoval, Lilibeth Chua and Cora Campos, visited and distributed goods like toiletries, biscuits, milk, noodles, canned goods and cough medicines to homeless elderly women at the Missionaries of Charity Home of Joy.

The Missionaries of Charity Home of Joy, house 80 abandoned elderly women aged 60 to 92 years old who were mostly from poor families. 28 of them were victims of domestic violence during their younger years, while some are suffering from illnesses. To make them feel loved and important, SI Malabon regularly visits them, bringing foods and entertaining them by singing and dancing.

The Missionaries of Charity Home is run by nuns from the order of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Soroptimist in Action: Public Awareness on Empowering Women

SI Malabon conducted a public awareness campaign through a seminar on "Empowering Women and Children to End the Cycle of Abuse." This was to let the public know of the rights of women and children as protected by Republic Act 9262 or the "Violence Against Women and Children Act." The seminar was held at Barangay Catmon, Malabon.

The seminar aims to promote the rights given by the said law to women and children.

PCI Virginia Tejuco of Barangay Catmon was the resource speaker for RA 9262.

PUBLIC AWARENESS ON EMPOWERING WOMEN

Soroptimist International of Malabon conducted a Public Awareness Seminar on rights of women and children as protected by Republic Act 9262 and 7610, otherwise known as anti-violence against women and their children. The seminar was intended to empower women and children with knowledge to end the cycle of abuse.

More than 100 women and girls attended the seminar while eight(8)officers and members help distribute the “safe cards” after the seminar.

FREE NATAL AND FAMILY PLANNING SEMINAR

In celebration of International Womens' Day last March 8,2011, SI Malabon conducted Free Natal Checkup and Family Spacing Seminar in a Barangay Health Center in Malabon. SI Malabon Treasurer , Lilibeth Chua, assisted more than ten (10) young mothers in the free check up.

SI Malabon and SI Metro Manila NorthWest District Awarding for WOA and Ruby Awards

SI Malabon and SI Metro Manila NorthWest District Awarding for WOA and Ruby Awards March 5 2011, with upcoming Fashion Fundraising event April 2011.

SOROPTIMIST SISTERS – AND THE WONDERS OF ASHITABA PLANTS

SI Malabon members Beth and Sally are fondly called the “Soroptimist Sisters”. Beth is the Treasurer of the club who is often seen in club projects and meetings. Sally, on the other hand is the shy and resourceful type. She stays at home managing the family business while doing offline and online research for the club, and seeing to the regular updates of the club's website.

The Soroptimist Sisters came to know about the Ashitaba Plant and the benefits that this plant could give to poor women in the community and nearby areas. They went to the former location of the famous “Smokey Mountain” bringing with them the Ashitaba Plants. There are still many people living there, mostly poor residents. Women and girls in the area had since propagated the plant. They had been using the plant to cure several ailments.

The women and girls and their families were very thankful to Beth and Sally for taking time out of their busy schedule and had the time to care for them. They also came to know about Soroptimist, an organization of professional and businesswomen whose aim is to improve the lives of women and girls.

FREE PAP SMEAR TEST

SI Malabon conducted free pap smear tests for women and girls at Barangay Tonsuya, Malabon City – our adopted barangay.

30 women and girls benefited from the free test. The project raised awareness on the prevention of diseases such as myona, cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS. It also tackled other women health care issues. Nine (9) SI Malabon officers and members assisted in the event.

PNP WOMEN'S DESK MOA SIGNING

The Soroptimist International of Malabon had a Memorandum of Agreement signing with PNPWPCD PO3 Benita Tarte on February 12, 2011 at Pescadores Restaurant. The MOA sets the foundation for the organization's project to enhance the PNP Women's Desk, through the empowerment of women and children to end the cycle of abuse.

TEEN DATING, VIOLENCE AND ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

A Workshop on Teen Dating Awareness, Abuses and Teen Pregnancy Prevention was held last February 12, 2011 at Barangay Tonsuya in Malabon City – a Soroptimist International of Malabon's adopted barangay.

SI Malabon mother and daughter team headed by PP Lourdes Tiu and Mary Lorraine Pascual spoke as keynote speakers. Topics discussed were about early pregnancy and subjects on teen dating, violence and abuses so that participants are made aware of their rights and what behaviors are acceptable in the eyes of the law and societal norms.

The workshop was attended by high school girls. SI Malabon also distributed teen dating bookmarks to participants as a souvenir and reminder of what was discussed on the workshop.

CHRISTMAS PARTY AND INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS

On December 17, 2010, SI Malabon held it's Christmas Party and Induction of new members at Pescadores Restaurant. It was a night of laughter, great company, good food and gifts.

It was a fitting and fun way to end a very eventful year for SI Malabon.

SI Malabon’s 20th Founding Anniversary Celebrated

Last October 8, 2010, SI Malabon celebrated its 20th Foundation Day at Santi Yacht. It was a night of fellowship and cruising along Manila Bay with fireworks display and great food. The affair was attended by SI Malabon officers and members, and guests from the Metro Manila Northwest District.