Soroptimist International of Madera celebró su 80.° aniversario este año, fundado en mayo de 1944, y forma parte de una organización internacional de mujeres que sirve al mundo ayudando a las mujeres y niñas a alcanzar sus sueños.
Soroptimist began in 1921 in Oakland, California, and now reaches globally to 120 countries, through five federations. The Madera club is in the federation known as Soroptimist International of the Americas.
Their Mission Statement is, “A global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.”