We are Soroptimists!

Our Organization
Soroptimist International of Bellevue Metropolitan ‘SIBM’, serving the Greater Eastside, was chartered in 2004.  We are part of the Northwestern Region which includes 103 clubs, over 3,000 members, and services five states in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America.

Soroptimist International of the Americas is headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is one of four “federations” under its parent organization, Soroptimist International, which is headquartered in Cambridge, England.

Soroptimist International has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations and is a recognized authority on matters that women value most. Visit www.soroptimist international.org for complete information on current projects. Read Soroptimist International’s magazine, The International Soroptimist.

The other three federations belonging to Soroptimist International:

Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland Headquartered in Cheshire, England, comprised of more than 11,000 members in 398 clubs in 30 countries.

Soroptimist International of Europe Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, comprised of more than 33,800 members in 1,220 clubs in 67 countries.

Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, comprised of more than 2,650 members in 138 clubs in 12 countries.