Welcome!
About Zonta
Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Nearly 33,000 members belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas.
Zonta International seeks to:
- Improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women through service and advocacy.
- Work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions.
- Promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- Be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations and the world.
Individuals join a Zonta Club, and Zonta Clubs, in turn, belong to Zonta International. Individual Zonta Clubs select, fund and participate in community ;service, education, and advocacy projects that promote women's economic self-sufficiency, political equality, access to education, health, and the elimination of violence against women.
Zonta Clubs enjoy a long and proud tradition of cultural, linguistic and professional diversity. Zontians are architects, artists, doctors, educators, entrepreneurs, executives, lawyers, pilots, government officials and more.
By joining forces with women and like-minded men, your voice, service and contributions can make a lasting and ;meaningful impact on women's lives.
Community Programs:
Zontians commit hundreds of thousands of service hours and millions of dollars to a wide range of women-focused community service projects such as:;
- Supporting shelters for survivors of domestic violence.
- Establishing micro-credit programs to help women start small businesses.
- Empowering girls through educational assistance.
- Informing and encouraging women facing cultural and linguistic barriers, about theearly detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
- Sponsoring Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs for high school, college and university students. Z and Golden Z Clubs develop leadership skills, promote career exploration and encourage youth to participate in community, school and international service projects.
Are you a business executive or professional who seeks to:
- Improve the Lives of Women Worldwide
- Promote Women's Human Rights and Equality
- Share with other Professionals
- Form International Friendships
If you answered yes to these goals, Zonta Club membership may be for you!
(All information taken from the Zonta International Website)
