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3. Funds the charitable and education programs of Zonta International. Contributions go entirely to program support and development. Zonta International membership dues support operating expenses. Zonta International Foundation Funding

4. 2014 - 2016 Prevention of Root Causes Through Education

5. International Service & ZISVAW Projects Education and Leadership Development Programs 2014 ‐ 2016 Projects

6. 2014-2016 Fundraising Goal US$5,306,000 *ZISVAW: Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women

7. Goals: Help eliminate obstetric and traumatic fistula Reduce maternal mortality, morbidity and sexual violence against women Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia US$600,000 Improve overall health and socioeconomic status of women and girls and empower them economically

8. Resumed full operations in December 2014, following a decrease in the incidence of Ebola A pilot revolving fund loan scheme greatly increased health facility delivery from 5 percent of the clinic’s area population to 25 percent. Procured and distributed essential drugs and medical supplies for maternal health services for use in two facilities in Owensgrove District. Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia Progress

9. So far, 50 survivors have been rehabilitated and reintegrated into their communities. All 33 survivors that were followed up with were still practicing the economic skills acquired during rehabilitation, 28 were on track to acquire enough income to sustain their families and five successfully expanded their businesses. One survivor became pregnant, and delivered a healthy baby without fistula. Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia Progress

10. Goals: Contribute to a nation free of AIDS and build an HIV-free generation. Support the national scale-up strategy for One Stop Centers. Invest in community-based prevention of violence. Improve access to HIV prevention and care in underserved and vulnerable populations. HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda

11. Strengthen national capacity for programming for HIV- positive adolescents and HIV health systems Implement and monitor standard package of minimum multi-sectoral protection services for victims of violence Empower women and girls to protect and claim their rights to safety and dignity HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda

12. HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda Progress Increased number of health facilities providing Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission services 89 percent of HIV-infected mothers are receiving antiretroviral therapy (up from 62 percent the previous year) Reduction in new pediatric HIV infections Adolescent friendly services are now a key component of the program with more than 7,000 beneficiaries, aged 10-19 years

13. Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam US$644,000 Goals: Create a school environment for adolescents that is free from gender-based violence. Promote gender equal norms and respond to gender-based violence in and around 20 schools in Hanoi.

14. Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam Actively engage adolescent school children in preventing and responding to school- related gender-based violence Hanoi Department of Education and Training recognizes the Gender Responsive Schools model, continues to implement the model in project schools, and takes action to scale it up in the school system

15. Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam Progress To date, Plan Vietnam has trained 450 youth leaders on leadership and innovative communication skills. As a result, 20 school-wide events were successfully initiated on school-related gender-based violence and were covered by 36 local newspapers and radio programs. In addition, 366 students— including 196 girls—have visited the school counseling offices to seek psycho-social support and assistance.

16. Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam Progress The project trained 500 teachers, giving them knowledge on gender and gender-based violence. Post-training test results found an increase of up to 30 percent in the teachers’ knowledge.

17. Delaying Early Marriage in Niger US$1,000,000 Goals: To reduce early marriage and early pregnancy in four regions of Niger Reach 25,000 adolescent girls over 2 years; 400,000 members of their community will benefit from increased awareness. Photo | What Took You So Long

18. Delaying Early Marriage in Niger Adolescents will: Develop health, social, and economic assets Know their rights and be in a stronger position to defend them Be safer and have a measure of protection against violence Have the basic tools required to lead fuller lives as adults Be able to actively participate in the socio-economic development of their communities. Photo | What Took You So Long

19. Delaying Early Marriage in Niger Progress Regional workshops organized for mentors, trainers and community facilitators were used to recruit program staff and adolescents and offer trainings. Photo | What Took You So Long

20. Delaying Early Marriage in Niger Progress A post-cycle survey found: A high proportion of married adolescents are an average age of 14 Adolescents and their communities justify early marriage for social protection, social honor or religious reasons Findings reveal that as adolescents age, they tend to stand up for their beliefs and voice their opinions about marriage; Photo | What Took You So Long

21. Voices against Violence US$986,000 Goals: To prevent and reduce gender discrimination and violence against women and girls through non-formal education and youth engagement and leadership Increase awareness and knowledge of gender-based violence through non-formal education activities Develop action plans for participants to roll out the curriculum

22. Voices Against Violence Increase engagement of young people in prevention of gender stereotypes, discrimination and violence against girls and women through advocacy and peer education Enhance understanding of participants of the safety measures to deliver the curriculum

23. Voices Against Violence Progress The second of four regional workshops was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in April 2015. 44 trainers from eight countries (Denmark, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Portugal, South Africa and Zambia) participated. Each of these trainers is expected to run national trainings that will train an additional 30 leaders in their home countries to deliver the Voices Against Violence curriculum to young people, ages 5 to 25 years.

24. Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund US$700,000 35 US$10,000 Fellowships are awarded each year to recipients from all over the world

25. Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund US$232,000 12 international scholarships of US$7,000 each 32 district/region scholarships of US$1,000 each

26. Young Women in Public Affairs Award US$144,000 10 international awards of US$4,000 each 32 district/region awards of US$1,000 each

29. Donate Today Donate to one of the following Funds: -Amelia Earhart Fellowship -Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship -Young Women in Public Affairs -International Service -ZISVAW -Rose

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