What is Zonta

History of Zonta

Symbol of Zonta

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Objectives of Zonta

 

WHAT IS ZONTA?

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions, working together to advance the status of women. Since its founding in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, Zonta International has been dedicated to improving the legal, political, economic, professional, health, and educational status of women. It has supported international service projects to assist women in underdeveloped countries, and provided millions of dollars in graduate-level scholarships, including the Amelia Earhart Fellowship in aerospace engineering, to deserving young women around the globe. Today, Zonta International comprises more than 1250 clubs in 69 countries.

Zonta International, through its Foundation, supports international service projects and education fellowships to improve the quality of life for women. Zonta International Strategies to Eradicate Violence Against Women and Children (ZISVAW) focuses on prevention, awareness, and education, and develops innovative solutions to eliminate abuse against women and children.

Women executives in business and women in the professions interested in learning more about membership in the Zonta Club of Grand Rapids should contact Zonta Membership@zontagr.org