What we’re about
Soroptimist International of Los Angeles is one of 1,300 clubs in 21 countries and territories around the world. Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of over 75,000 club members. Advocating for human rights and gender equality, at the heart of Soroptimist International’s advocacy is its work across six UN Centres, where our UN representatives ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard. Our membership work on grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realize aspirations and have an equal voice in communities worldwide.
Founded in 1922, Soroptimist International of LA is the third oldest club in Soroptimist International. For more than 100 years, Soroptimist International of Los Angeles has supported multiple service projects with over $1,000,000 worth of in-kind resources, donations, awards and fellowships. The club has served as a major backer of highly regarded residential programs for female scholars, homeless women, and life saving shelter services for women and children who are victims of violence in the home. Our club is also active in public education on human trafficking, violence against women and teen relationship to violence.
