Focusing on Zonta’s Mission Focusing on Zonta’s Mission At the international level Zonta supports educational scholarships, violence prevention programs and international service projects with funding from the Zonta International Foundation. At the local level Clubs support Zonta’s mission through service and advocacy projects that serve the needs of women in their local communities. Zonta International seeks to improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women through service and advocacy.

What can you do in your community? Work with local authorities to reform public policies to make neighbourhoods and campuses safer for women. Increase women’s and girls’ access to local preventative health care programs (e.g., mammograms, vaccinations and Pap smears). Identify and respond to local opportunities to prevent violence against women and advance women’s education, health care, legal rights and economic security. For example:

Support local HIV/AIDS testing, counseling and treatment programs for pregnant women. Collaborate with local media, healthcare professionals and police officials to prevent and respond to violence against women. Participate in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign (25 November - 10 December). What can you do in your community?

Advocate for the implementation of local and national policies, laws and action plans on ending violence against women. Mentor girls interested in fields in which women are under-represented. Encourage women to apply for an AE Fellowship, JMK Scholarship or YWPA Award. What can you do in your community?

International Service FundInternational Service Fund supports projects that seek to improve the economic, educational, health or legal status of women. ZISVAW FundZISVAW Fund supports projects that seek to reduce the incidence of violence against women and girls. Amelia Earhart FundAmelia Earhart Fund supports graduate (PhD) fellowships for women studying aerospace-related sciences and engineering. Jane M. Klausman FundJane M. Klausman Fund supports scholarships for young women pursuing careers in business management. Young Women in Public Affairs FundYoung Women in Public Affairs Fund supports awards to encourage young women to participate in public and political life. Our success depends on contributions to Annual Funds to support the charitable and educational programs of Zonta International. Zonta International Commitments