International Projects
Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement advocating for human rights and gender equality, which is also represented in the UN to ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard worldwide.
Live Your Dream Awards
Assisting women to live their dreams by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Dream It Be It
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STAT! Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking
According to a recent research study, sex trafficking (commercial sexual exploitation) is estimated to be an $810 billion underground economy in San Diego County, affecting approximately 10,000 victims each year.
The average age of entry into commercial sexual exploitation is 15 years old. Domestic trafficking accounts for the majority of these CSEC – commercial sexual exploitation of children – cases. This means that girls, and some boys, are being recruited right in the communities of San Diego and coerced, manipulated and tricked into “the life.”
Soroptimist International of La Mesa is actively involved in the fight to end human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking of minor girls in San Diego.
To that end, we participate in a collaborative group of members from several San Diego area Soroptimist clubs in STAT! Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking. From creating a “soft room” at the San Diego Police Department where victims can be interviewed in a relaxing, welcoming environment, to helping pass laws that punish perpetrators and protect victims, we have made a huge impact in the fight against this horrific crime.
Rachel’s House
We serve dinner to homeless women at Rachel’s Center in downtown San Diego. We set a nice table and sit with the women to celebrate a warm meal together.
Pre-Thanksgiving Breakfast
For nearly 60 years The Soroptimist International of La Mesa Pre-Thanksgiving Breakfast has helped San Diego kick-off the holiday season. Honoring a different segment of society each year that we feel is making a impact in improving lives in San Diego, we have honored everyone from firefighters to nurses and food-banks to women veterans.
Our signature event, started as a simple way to honor community members who share our passion for helping people, has turned into a much-anticipated celebration that also raises a little money to help us continue our mission.