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Programme Goals and Objectives

At the 2011 SI Board Meeting in Montreal, Canada, Board members, Silent Observers, and Programme Voting Delegates engaged in a facilitated process to select new programme goals and objectives for 2011 – 2013 (and beyond). We now have two strategic goals and have streamlined and redefined our PFOs to 5 instead of 10.

Goal 1: Soroptimist International will improve the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment or enabling opportunities.
Objectives:
1. Increase access to formal and non-formal learning opportunities.
2. Improve access to economic empowerment and sustainable opportunities for the employment of women.
3. Eliminate violence against women and girls and ensure women's participation in conflict resolution.
4. Ensure women and girls have food security and access to the highest attainable standard of health care.
5. Address the specific needs of women and girls by improving environmental sustainability, and mitigating effects of climate change and disasters.

Goal 2 : Soroptimist International will be a global voice for increasing access to education and leadership for women and girls.
Objectives :
1. Strengthen and increase Soroptimist International's presence as an advocate at all levels.
2. Intensify activities and partnerships that raise the international profile and visibility of Soroptimist International.