1921
The start of the Soroptimist movement
The international movement brings professional women together to advance education, opportunity and public good.
Women who inspire, support and create opportunities.
Soroptimist Riga Club is part of a global women's organisation working to improve the lives of women and girls through education, leadership and sustainable development.
We bring together professional and active women who want to do good, inspire others and create positive change in society.
Timeline
Discover our values and goals that inspire good deeds and positive change
1993
Riga club foundation
An active women's community is formed in Riga, developing local and international cooperation projects.
2000
Education and leadership projects
The club supports girls and women through scholarships, competitions, culture and charity initiatives.
2024
A new digital chapter
The renewed website presents the club's work, latest news, galleries and opportunities to get involved more clearly.
Soroptimist International of Europe (Soroptimist International – SI) is a worldwide organisation for women from many professions, founded in 1921 in California, USA. The first club in Europe was founded in Paris in 1924. Today the organisation unites clubs in more than 120 countries. The name itself, from the Latin soror (sister) and optima (best), expresses its mission: the best for women.
Equality, development, peace, the defence of human rights and the improvement of the position of women in society are the organisation’s core aims.
SI Riga Club
These issues, challenges and goals laid the foundation for the establishment of the Soroptimist International Riga Club on 17 April 1999. SI Riga Club gives women from different professions the opportunity to exchange information and experience, address local and global issues, and work at national and international level.
Presidents of the Riga Club
| President | Term |
|---|---|
| Margita Kalniņa | 1999–2000 |
| Inta Pujāte | 2000–2002 |
| Vija Dišlere | 2002–2003 |
| Gunita Poldme | 2003–2005 |
| Maira Magreca | 2005–2007 |
| Anda Mālere | 2007–2009 |
| Ilona Mežecka | 2007–2013 |
| Ināra Sarma | 2013 |
Friendship clubs
| Club | Country |
|---|---|
| SI Falkenberg | Sweden |
| SI Halmstad | Sweden |
| SI Hildelsheim | Germany |
| SI Barrow-in-Furness | United Kingdom |
| SI Rhyl-and-District, Wales | United Kingdom |
| SI Strand | Norway |