Tacloban City, Philippines – The Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region is set to launch the annual search for the “Unsung Women Heroes Awards” which aims to honor fourteen ordinary women from the grassroots and disadvantaged sectors who whole-heartedly gave their services to uplift the lives and well being of other women and girls in their communities.
The “Unsung Women Heroes Awards” is the local counterpart of “Making a Difference for Women Awards” sponsored by Soroptimist International of Americas open to international nominations by Soroptimist clubs all over the world.
Bulacan Representative Lorna C. Silverio, Chair of the Awards Committee, said “unlike its international counterpart, which targets the already empowered women, this local counterpart will focus on women from the barangay level who are less privileged but struggled anyway to help her community.”
This is aimed at inspiring ordinary women who still have doubts that they can make a difference in this world despite their economic conditions.
Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region will select outstanding women from the communities who, in their personal capacities, worked for the improvement of the living condition of indigenous groups, poverty alleviation, protection and education of children and women, and in advancing women’s political participation in their communities.
“Unsung Women Heroes Awards” encourage nominations from the grassroots level and the disadvantaged sectors. Those nominated must not be affiliated with formal funding organizations or foundations.
The first batch of honorees who were nominated by individuals and organizations will be presented during the formal launching of the Awards on April 16, 2009, Thursday, at the Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region is part of Soroptimist International, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women who are committed to work for the improvement of lives of women and girls.
Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who volunteer their time, talents and resources to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region which has 86 clubs and 1,920 members, is an affiliate of Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA).
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