Soroptimist International of the Americas Projects

Violet Richardson Award

Named for the president of the first Soroptimist club, the Violet Richardson Award honors girls, ages 14 - 17, who are making a difference through volunteer service. Each year, Soroptimist clubs honor girls who donate their time and energy to causes that make the community and world a better place. Examples include working to end discrimination and poverty, assisting women and children who are victims of domestic violence, or mentoring young girls.

The program begins on the Soroptimist club level, with club recipients becoming eligible for additional awards at other levels of the organization. One winner is chosen to receive a finalist award, which includes a contribution of $2,500 to the charitable organization of the recipient's choice.

Cindy Berman is the 2008 finalist who developed a microloan program to help get Guatemalan women and their families out of poverty.

 

To learn more about the Violet Richardson Award , visit http://www.soroptimist.org/whatwedo/programs.html#VioletRichardsonAward.

 

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