Soroptomists Work Tirelessly to Bring Education to Underprivileged Girls

By Ann Fang

March 2024 FEATURE
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POVERTY HAS INHIBITED children in low-income homes from getting adequate education. The pandemic worsened the situation to such an extent that the United Nations calls it a “generational catastrophe” [1] , disruptive as it has been, of the learning process for more than 1.5 billion students globally.This “generational catastrophe” amongst underprivileged students was almost immediately visible to members of Soroptimist International Penang (SIP), a global volunteer movement. It accentuated inequalities, especially affecting female students.SIP has been working closely with schools,...

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Ann Fang

is currently the President-Elect of Soroptimist International Penang (SIP). SIP actively works with underprivileged women and girls to help them towards achieving their full potential.

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