Lautoka, Fiji
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From L-R - Lorin Sahib, Swanam Chand (President Elect), Geeta Kumar, Kriti Fong (Secretary), Neelam Singh, Minister for
Health and Medical Services Rosy Akbar, Vinesh Prasad (President), Zareena Bi (Treasurer), Ranjini Mudaliar, Kaushal Neelam
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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Siew Yong Gnanalingam
Who we are… SISWP Past President
(2012-2014)
Soroptimist international is a worldwide organization for
women in management and professions, working through
Dear members of Lautoka,
service projects to advance human rights and the status of
women.
My heartiest congratulations to all of you on the auspicious
The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin word
celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the charter of SI Lautoka.
soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best. Soroptimist
In the 10 years since your charter, your club has contributed
is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’. From the
tremendously to the local, national and international programmes
founding of the first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California,
of service to advance SI’s mission of transforming the lives of
in 1921, through to the present day, over 3000 clubs are
women and girls.
flourishing throughout the world.
Your 10th Anniversary exemplifies not only 10 years of wonderful
contribution of service to your community, but also added strength
Our Vision
to SI Fiji, Federation of SISWP and SI in general. Having been to
We are committed to a world where women and girls togeth-
visit many of the wonderful projects of SI Lautoka in 2013 when I
er achieve their individual and collective potential, realize as-
was President of SISWP, brings back fond memories and feelings
pirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful
of pride in the great work carried out by SI Lautoka through the
communities worldwide.
many wonderful and beneficial projects.
I have of course noted with pride the great work SI Lautoka
Our Mission
continues to provide over the last few years, since my visit.
Soroptimist inspire action and create opportunities to trans-
I take this opportunity to wish SI Lautoka many many years
form the lives of women and girls through a global network of
of continued success and achievements in making a meaningful
members and international partnerships.
contribution and impact to SI. I also wish to add that I look forward
Soroptimist International South West Pacific
to welcoming the members of SI Lautoka and sister Soroptimists
Soroptimist International South West Pacific (SISWP) is one
from Fiji to the SI Convention KL 2019. As the Convention is
of four Federations globally, and currently includes the fol-
hosted by the Federation of SISWP once in 16 years, I hope you
lowing 13 countries: Australia, Cambodia, FIJI, Hong Kong,
will all take this wonderful opportunity to participate in this World
Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New
Convention, held in our Federation.
Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands and Thailand
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Suman Lal
President Elect
Soroptimist In-
Dr Pramila Devi
ternational of the
Director
South West Pacific
USP Lautoka Campus
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Veena Sharma
President/National Representative
SI Fiji Region Hasmukh Lal
Chief Executive
Officer
I have immense pleasure in congratulating Soroptimist Interna- USP Pacific TAFE
tional Lautoka for their tenth anniversary celebration. Soroptimist
International Lautoka club has fifteen very hardworking, vibrant
team members who are committed to uplifting the status of women
and girls in Lautoka and Fiji as well.
In this Biennium Theme “Embrace, Create & Prosper”, speaks to
the need for inclusiveness, sincerity of friendship and mutual respect.
It calls upon us to be open-minded and respectful of each other’s
place of origin, nationality, ethnicity, religious choices and gender On behalf of The University of the South Pacific’s,
equality. May we always remain a warm receptacle of female en- Pacific Technical and Further Education (USP Pacific
ergy that attracts, develops, enlightens and inspires action. Mutual TAFE), I wish to convey our heartiest congratulation-
understanding is the real essence of friendship. We, as Soroptimists sto Soroptimist International Lautoka in reaching an-
can work together to create sustainable solutions for communities other milestone of its 10th year of success.
in need. The goal is to be as creative as possible when developing Your mission to transform the lives of women and
content, programs, policies and solutions. girls by educating, empowering and enabling them
Soroptimist International Lautoka is a great example of this theme. to reach their potential has been very well received
Soroptimist International Lautoka has previously won the best prac-
by the communities locally and internationally. USP
tice awards in the Conference of clubs. Through their hard-work and
Pacific TAFE has been and will always be proud to
dedication these ladies are making a difference in our region as well.
The dedicated team is constantly willing to help the under-privileged be associated with a club which has people empow-
women and girls, in particular when disasters occur. erment vision.
I wish Soroptimist International Lautoka Club the very best and I wish you all the successes in your upcoming proj-
may God guide them to success in all of their projects and upcoming ects to transform lives. Happy 10th Anniversary.
events.
Shalendra Reddy
Managing Director
Mob: 933 4302
P.O Box 980,
autoka
Lautoka k a P.O Box 11, L tmail.com
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Email: bestprintsupplies@yahoo.com Vit o g o Parade, L Email: sadhna90@ r (Director)
135 5734 Dilip Ku
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Mob: 993
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PHOTO GALLERY
Minister Rosy Akbar with SI Lautoka members and students of Drasa Muslim Primary in 2014 during the Disaster
Management Water Project official launching
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Prefect Inductions at the Sunshine Special School in 2018. 2018 IWD oratory Urban Category Judges. L-R Fairul Nisha,
Neelam Singh (Chief Judge), Jai Mishra
Surela Devi of
Johnson Road,
of the water ta Drasa Lautoka
during the hand
nk donated by over d IWD Oratory Winners with
SI Lautoka in 20
16 2015 Oceania Water Group sponsore ar.
Mr Neil Towner and Mr Abdul Kad
SI Lautoka members celebrating Mother’s Day with the mothers at the Environment advocacy at Lautoka Central College by environmental
Golden Age Home in 2017 expert Dr Ajantha Perera in 2017
Green Gold
cluster Girl
Guides district
rally in 2017 at
Qalitu Primary
School.
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Environment Focus
“The Ocean is the fundament in which
we exist, everybody has to get involved”
–Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy for
Ocean
It is with this objective in mind that in
2017 Fiji Government decided to bring
this initiative to the COP23 center stage,
in order to initiate a new kind of ocean
governance. By placing partnerships at
the center of the fight against climate
change, the Ocean Pathway Partnership
represents a means to implement the Sus-
tainable Development Goals (SDG), and
especially the SDG14 related to a sustain-
able ocean management Since June is the
month dedicated to environment (world 2018 World Environment Day Essay competition winners with chief guest Dr Pramila
environment day) and the rising sea lev- Devi and SI Lautoka members at USP Lautoka Campus
els is a major concern for Pacific Island
countries Soroptimist International Lau- the students at an awareness session at the all the High Schools in Lautoka in this
toka club decided to create advocacy and school regarding ocean pollution, damage competition with the theme ‘Beat Plas-
awareness of this major concern through to ocean seabed’s due to fishing methods tic Pollution’ and again the response has
an essay competition with the theme ‘Our and damage to sea shores. Students were been good from the schools with six
Ocean, Our Future’. The inaugural com- encouraged to utilize the information pre- schools taking part and ten students being
petition in 2017 involved the year 13 stu- sented to them as well as carry out their rewarded. SI Lautoka hopes to make this
dents of Central College. The club was own research in compiling their essays. an annual competition as per the relevant
fortunate to secure the service of Dr Ajan- The response was good and the top essays World Environment theme for the respec-
tha Perera, a renowned environmentalist, were rewarded with cash prizes and certif- tive year to continue with the environ-
who presented information to icates. In 2018 the club decided to include ment advocacy and promote research and
essay writing for high school students.
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P.O Box 4240, Lautoka,
Office : 15 Tukani Street, Lautoka P. O Box 4230, Lautoka Fiji
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2017 Oratory winners in the three categories with Chief Guest Shamima Ali and
Oceania Water Group Fiji Operations Manager Abdul Shahim
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Soroptimist International Lautoka wishes to convey sincere appreciation to the following :
• The University of the South Pacific . SD Sharma’s Driving School
• Oceania Water Group Fiji The Soroptimist Pledge
• Western Aluminium Joinery Limited And all donors, sponsors and well -wishers
• USP Pacific Technical and Further who have walked along with SI Lautoka in I pledge allegiance to
Education (Pacific TAFE) its ten year journey. We hope for your con- Soroptimism
• Sachin’s Video Production tinuous support in future.
• Punja & Sons Limited And for the ideals for which it
• Tanoa Waterfront Hotel Magazine Layout & Photography stands
• Best Print Supplies Sanjay Goundar
• Deep Collections Magazine Editor
The Sincerity of Friendship
• Ransons & Company Zareena Bi
• Harshal’s Fashion Limited
The Joy of Achievement
• Relax Spa Printers The Dignity of Service
• Shagun Quality Print Limited The integrity of Professions
• Total Navutu Service Station The Love of Country
• Shriji Ltd SI Lautoka Club Contacts:
• Potent Electric Company Limited I will put forth my greatest
• Poojas DVD President: Vinesh Prasad efforts
• Tropic Sign Services (9935406)
• West Side Music To promote, uphold and
• Maxtreme Builders Limited
Secretary: Kriti Fong (9469070)
Treasurer: Zareena Bi (9322621) defend these ideals
• Eat Well
• Bhanabhai & Sons Limited
For all that is best and truest in
• Perfect Property Management email: silautoka@siswp.org
• The City Star Newspaper people.
P O Box 3802, Lautoka
• Gounder’s Curry House
SI Members from various clubs with Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa (with garland), SISWP President Anusha
Santhirasthipam (beside Minister), Chairperson of Trustees for Golden Age Home Mr Kanti Punj and other stakeholders at the
ground breaking site in Natabua Lautoka for SISWP Shelter Home Project.
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