Soroptimist International consists of five Federations: Soroptimist International Africa Federation, Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Europe, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland and Soroptimist International of the South East Asia Pacific. A global volunteer movement, we work together to transform the lives of women and girls. Our network of around 66,000 club members in 120 countries works at a local, national and international level to Educate, Empower and Enable opportunities for women and girls.
Soroptimist International of Cagayan de Oro City was formally organized by Soroptimist International of Davao City headed by Soroptimists Helen Madrazo, then VP for Mindanao and PP Pat Montemayor, on October 10, 1976, with Sofia A. Velez as its Chapter President.
To date, the club has 36 active members, comprising of a diverse group of like-minded women working together for a common purpose of improving the lives of other women in their community, using their expertise, business and professional skills and flair.
Membership of Soroptimist International Cagayan de Oro is by invitation and prudence must be taken to ensure that each member stays committed to its thrust as well as proper representation of occupations to best serve the community.
