1. Become a Member – Today!

2. A leading global organization of professionals
Mission
A leading global organization of professionals
empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy

3. Vision Women’s rights are recognized as human rights
Every woman is able to achieve her full potential
Women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men
No woman lives in fear of violence

4. Guiding Principle Member Values Conviction, Commitment, Courage!
Women’s rights are human rights, essential for the development of all peoples.
Zonta International endorses the values expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Member Values
Conviction, Commitment, Courage!

5. Conviction
Zonta’s programs, projects and actions build a better world

6. Commitment
We conduct business in an honest and trustworthy way to fulfill Zonta’s mission and reach Zonta’s vision, with respect and acknowledgment of members’ diversity

7. Courage
We shall not rest until we achieve

8. Prevention of the Root Causes through Education
Our impact
Founded in 1919
Nearly 70 countries
30,000 committed members
Founded in 1919, approximately 30,000 comited members in nearly 70 countries actively advocate for changes to laws, to cultural practices, and to prevailing attitudes that have resulted in gender inequality or have compromised women’s safety and security. Focus this biennium is the Prevention of Root Causes through education.
2014 – 2016
Prevention of the Root Causes through Education

9. Why Join ?
Empower
Become empowered

10. Zonta Empowers Women Members
Participate in service projects that help women achieve their potential
Advocate Zonta’s position on women’s issues locally and internationally
Achieve greater impact internationally by combining our voices with like-minded organizations and the United Nations
Work with government and community leaders who share common goals

11. Zonta Empowers You Members
Unite with other members in world fellowship
Connect with professionals globally who share the same passion to empower women
Receive mentoring and leadership development organized at the local and international levels
Discuss viewpoints and exchange ideas
Grow as a dynamic leader in organizing projects and activities

12. We Focus on Projects That Matter
Advocacy
International Service Program
Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW)
Educational Programs and Awards

13. Advocacy – Zonta possess
General Consultative
Status at
Participative Status at
The Conference of NGOs
Consultative Relationship to ECOSOC
Member of
Operational relations with

14. Advocacy
Members also perform local advocacy in their communities

15. International Service Program
Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia
Towards an HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda
Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam

16. ZISVAW*
Delaying Early Marriage in Niger
Voices Against Violence in 12 countries (Japan, Korea, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, India, USA, and Brazil)
*Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women

17. Educational Programs and Awards
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Z- and Golden Z clubs

18. Together, we can accomplish more!
Join us!
Together, we can accomplish more!