Ce 1is January 2025, the presidency of Soroptimist International (SI) in Agen changes hands for the next two years. It is Marie-France Meneghello, the vice-president, who after fourteen years of service within the international non-governmental organization (NGO) of committed women, will succeed Laurence Maïoroff.
Young retiree from the craft industry, this fully committed Roquefortaise is delighted to devote herself to her colleagues. “Helping women is obvious to me. Supporting them to achieve their dreams and rise in society excites me,” she says. Even as a child, she sold stamps for Unicef…
Small and big events
The future president speaks enthusiastically about her calendar and plans ahead. She is teeming with ideas. “Small and big events for small and big actions,” she says. On March 8, International Women's Day, she will be with her team in the streets to raise awareness among as many people as possible. The Talent Fair in the spring is close to his heart and promises to introduce new artists in the fields of gastronomy and literature. A show in the fall with a committed comedian, without forgetting the conferences, the cardiovascular campaigns…
History
This movement was born in the United States in 1921. It appeared in France in 1924 thanks to Suzanne Noël, a cosmetic surgeon. This NGO, with consultative status at the UN, supports women and girls. Present in 120 countries, it has 65,000 members, including 2,000 in France, spread across 100 clubs.
Lot-et-Garonne has two clubs: Nérac and Agen, the latter having around twenty members. It is a solid network of active women who work in five areas: education, health, leadership, violence, and sustainable development through events that generate concrete actions.
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Meeting in Estillac.
Sylviane Goudenhooft
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