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Welcome Speech

Joanne Yeoh/Conference Chair, SISEAP President 2024-2026

Hello Soroptimists, Changemakers and Friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to the Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific Conference of Clubs 2026 from 1 -3 May 2026 at The Pacific Sutera, SuteraHarbourResort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. We gather with hearts full of purpose and hope, united by the theme: “Empowering Communities, Embracing Sustainability.”…

Hello Soroptimists, Changemakers and Friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to the Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific Conference of Clubs 2026 from 1 - 3 May 2026 at The Pacific Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. We gather with hearts full of purpose and hope, united by the theme: “Empowering Communities, Embracing Sustainability.”

This theme is more than a statement — it is a call to action. It reminds us that true empowerment happens when women and communities are given the tools, skills, and opportunities to shape their own future. And it challenges us to ensure that the future we help to build is one where people and the planet thrive together.

Each of our clubs has been doing inspiring work — from uplifting vulnerable women and girls, to championing education, health, livelihoods, and environmental responsibility. This conference is our opportunity to learn from one another, to share innovative ideas, and to strengthen the bonds that unite us across our diverse countries.

I encourage every one of you to participate — ask questions, share your experiences, and contribute your voice. Together, we can amplify the impact of our projects and create ripple effects that reach far beyond our own communities.

Let us make this gathering not only a time for learning and collaboration, but also a celebration of our shared vision — a world where women and girls are empowered, and sustainability is embraced in every aspect of life.

On behalf of the SISEAP 2026 Committee, I warmly welcome you all, and I look forward to the meaningful conversations and actions that will emerge from this conference.

Thank you, and let’s begin our journey together.

Our Committees List

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⁠Joanne Yeoh

Conference Chair

Anthea Penny

President Elect

⁠⁠Hanaa Wong Abdullah

Conference Local Chair & Secretary

Helena Cheah

Conference Treasurer

⁠⁠Dr. Saradha Narayanan

Conference Program Lead

⁠⁠Soon Lay Ean

Social Program Lead

⁠⁠Rebecca Lai

President

Cynthia Martin

Federation Secretary

Nora Lam

Committee Member

⁠⁠Georgina Jinawat

Committee Member

Marilynda Chong

Committee Member

⁠⁠Ophelia Domingo

Committee Member

Dr. Donnell Davis

Programme Convenor

⁠⁠Vilina Passon John

Committee Member

Norfaranina Zaki

Committee Member

Melissa Leong

Committee Member

Doris Lim

Committee Member

About SISEAP COC 2026

With a laser-sharp focus on issues affecting women and girls, Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP) is one of the strongest women’s organisations in the region. Women’s rights are human rights, and we are committed to tackling gender discrimination in all that we do.

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