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Soroptimists work hard to ensure women and girls have food security and access to the highest attainable standard of healthcare.

Our health-focused projects range from building and refurbishing hospitals to providing medical supplies, conducting tests and screenings, and supporting the training of nurses and midwives. We address critical health issues such as malnutrition, cancer, AIDS, and water-borne diseases—factors that disproportionately affect women and children. Our priorities also include tackling the root causes of child mortality and improving access to primary healthcare. As a “Global Voice for Women”, we actively lobby for better healthcare systems at local and national levels and promote education on reproductive health and rights to empower women to make informed decisions about their health.

Best practice award winner

FREE TUTORING

The Soroptimists of Lisboa Caravela are championing access to quality education in Portugal through an innovative tutoring program aimed at empowering students. Tutoring offers several key benefits, including personalised learning tailored to individual needs, abilities, and learning paces, which enhances understanding and knowledge retention. Additionally, tutoring can significantly reduce failure and dropout rates by maintaining student engagement and overcoming obstacles. It also provides psychological benefits, boosting learners’ self-confidence, autonomy, and motivation.

Location

Lisboa, 

Portugal

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