SONI Renews Growth Partnership with SistersIN to Support the Next Generation of Female Leaders

SONI is proud to announce the continuation of its Partnership with SistersIN, as the organisations enter their third year of working together to empower and inspire the next generation of female leaders across Northern Ireland.

SistersIN is a leadership and mentoring programme for girls aged 16–18, providing participants with access to mentors, leadership skills workshops, job shadowing experiences and pupil-led projects that create positive impact within their schools and communities. The renewed partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing confidence, leadership skills and ambition among young women aged 16–18 through the SistersIN leadership and mentoring programme.

Through the SistersIN programme, pupils are matched with mentors from a wide range of sectors and professions, while also participating in leadership skills workshops, job shadowing experiences and pupil-led leadership projects that create positive impact within their schools and local communities.

As SistersIN continues to grow, the partnership will support the organisation's long-term ambition to reach even more young women across Northern Ireland. During the 2026–27 programme year, SistersIN will work with over 70 schools and support between 800 and 1,000 girls through its leadership and mentoring programme.

Lisa James, Senior Communications and Engagement Lead, SONI, said:

"At SONI, our purpose is to meet Northern Ireland's energy needs today and in the future. Supporting initiatives that invest in people and help develop future leaders is an important part of that commitment.

“Through our partnership with SistersIN, we have seen the positive impact that mentoring, encouragement and real-world experiences can have on young women as they build confidence and consider their future careers. We are proud to be entering a third year of partnership and look forward to continuing to support girls across Northern Ireland to realise their potential and become the leaders, innovators and changemakers of tomorrow."

Ella Rourke, Partnership Manager at SistersIN, said:

"We are delighted to continue our partnership with SONI for a third year. Strong partnerships with organisations that share our belief in the power and potential of young women are critical to the success and growth of SistersIN.

“SONI's support has enabled hundreds of girls to access mentoring, leadership development and meaningful connections with professional women who inspire them to think bigger about their futures. Their commitment goes beyond financial support, with SONI employees giving their time, experience and encouragement to help young women build confidence and develop leadership skills.

"We are incredibly grateful for SONI's continued commitment and excited about the impact we can create together in the years ahead."

Since launching in 2022, SistersIN has grown year-on-year, supporting almost 2,000 girls. By 2026–27, the programme will be working with over 70 schools across Northern Ireland, creating greater opportunities for young women to develop the confidence, skills and experiences needed to become future leaders in their schools, communities and workplaces.

Through continued collaboration, SONI and SistersIN are helping to ensure that more young women have access to the support, networks and opportunities they need to thrive and lead.