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Zonta Club of Port Macquarie Inc sponsors women's golf on International Women's Day

Posted on 3/21/2024
The Zonta Club of Port Macquarie Inc, Australia, sponsored women's golf on International Women's Day, including a special competition for younger women learning to play golf.

Zonta Club of Kathmandu honors unsung heroes on Rose Day

Posted on 3/21/2024
In celebration of Rose Day, the Zonta Club of Kathmandu, Nepal, presented awards to women from diverse backgrounds and professions, truly reflecting the spirit of inclusivity and representation.

Zonta Club of Paradise Point provides breast care cushions for recovering cancer patients

Posted on 3/20/2024
In September 2023, the Zonta Club of Paradise Point Inc, Australia, delivered 214 breast care cushions to help women recovering from breast cancer.

Zonta Club of Alytus organized charity performance

Posted on 3/20/2024
The Zonta Club of Alytus, Lithuania, organized a charity event and invited the public to watch the fundraising performance of the play "Kaja," based on Delia Owens's novel "Where the Crawdads Sing."

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs celebrates International Women's Day with knowledge

Posted on 3/19/2024
The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, Philippines, celebrated International Women's Day with university students and heard from Dr. Camille Garcia about mental health awareness, teenage pregnancy, and depression.

Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao empowers indigenous community

Posted on 3/18/2024
As part of its Women's Empowerment Program, the Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao, Philippines, partnered with the Tuguegarao City-Cagayan Dental Chapter to reach out to the local indigenous community.

Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo hosts International Women's Day film event

Posted on 3/17/2024
The Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, rented a local theater to screen the film "Girl Rising" to celebrate International Women's Day.

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs hosts first all-women art competition

Posted on 3/16/2024
The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, Philippines, partnered with the BDO and SM Supermalls to host the first all-women art competition, "Sining Filipina."

Zonta Club of Colombo III celebrates the elderly and fellow Zontians on Rose Day

Posted on 3/15/2024
To celebrate Rose Day and International Women's Day, the Zonta Club of Colombo III, Sri Lanka, visited the Sarvodaya Suwasetha Home for the elderly ladies and spent quality time with the less fortunate elderly ladies.

Zonta Club of Tuguegarao honors inspiring women on International Women's Day and Rose Day

Posted on 3/14/2024
As the Philippines celebrates International Women's Day, the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao also celebrates Rose Day on 8 March to reflect and give tribute to the women who have empowered and inspired them in various ways.

Zontians in Paris celebrate International Women's Day and Pakistan Day

Posted on 3/13/2024
To celebrate International Women's Day and Pakistan Day, Zontians in Paris, France, invited the Pakistani ambassador to France to highlight the vital role women played in Pakistan's independence and pay tribute to their accomplishments.

Zontian Seema Golchha publishes article on International Women's Day

Posted on 3/12/2024
Vice Area 2 Director Seema Golchha from the Zonta Club of Kathmandu, Nepal, wrote an article in honor of International Women's Day, published in the national English daily, "The Himalayan Times."

Z Club of the North Country celebrates International Women's Day

Posted on 3/11/2024
On 8 March, Grace Denious and Paul Hurlburt from the Z Club of the North Country, USA, walked into downtown Glens Falls to hand out yellow roses in honor of International Women's Day and Zonta Rose Day.

Zonta Club of Tuguegarao supports reading literacy campaign

Posted on 3/11/2024
Recognizing the pressing need to address reading comprehension issues among 7th and 8th graders, the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Philippines, supports the Department of Education's Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) initiative.

Z Club Saint Sofia Next Generation holds charity concert for climate justice

Posted on 3/10/2024
The Z Club Saint Sofia Next Generation, Bulgaria, organized a charity concert for climate justice and introduced its Hair for Soil initiative. It aims to transform hair waste from salons into an eco-improvement for the soil.

Zonta Club of Denver participates in a Day at the Capitol on International Women's Day

Posted on 3/10/2024
For International Women's Day, the Zonta Club of Denver, USA, participated in a Day at the Capitol event to advocate for a one-time funding request that will help thousands of sexual and domestic violence survivors in Colorado.

Zonta Club of Fairfax talks about environmental change and its impact on communities

Posted on 3/9/2024
The Zonta Club of Fairfax, USA, invited a guest speaker to attend their monthly business meeting and talk about the impacts of climate change in their local area.

Zonta Club of Adelaide Inc launches young women's leadership program

Posted on 3/8/2024
The Zonta Club of Adelaide Inc, Australia, launched a young women's leadership program to address the significant barriers women still face in achieving leadership positions compared to their male counterparts.

Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills assembles millions of birthing kits

Posted on 3/8/2024
Believing in a world where all women have access to a clean and safe birth, the Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills Inc, Australia, has distributed about 2.8 million Clear Birthing Kits (CBK) to 30 countries since 1999.

Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II addresses teenage pregnancy and more

Posted on 3/8/2024
The Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II, Philippines, built a better world for women and girls in their community by holding a teenage pregnancy forum, donating breast milk and conducting medical missions.

Zonta Club of Rotorua shares climate justice message on International Women’s Day

Posted on 3/8/2024
The Zonta Club of Rotorua, New Zealand, shared the Zonta Says NOW to Gender-Equal Climate Action message to their local community on International Women’s Day.

Zonta Club of Ipswich Inc invests in women on International Women's Day

Posted on 3/7/2024
The Zonta Club of Ipswich Inc, Australia, invited more than 180 political and community leaders, school students, educators and residents to attend its 33rd annual International Women's Day breakfast at the Racehorse Hotel in Ipswich.

District 15 provides an overview of ERA on International Women's Day

Posted on 3/7/2024
District 15, Canada and USA, and GL-UNA hosted a joint event for a special International Women's Day program to explore the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and hear more about its text, prospective impact and current status.

Zonta Club of Waasland empowers girls through football

Posted on 3/5/2024
The Zonta Club of Waasland, Belgium, supports the Sitima Sisters, a girls' football club. The support aims to empower girls and provide them with a platform for growth and confidence.

Zonta Club of Pforzheim supports 100-day cross country walk in USA

Posted on 3/1/2024
The Zonta Club of Pforzheim, Germany, is currently supporting Jola Ketterer in organizing an event in the USA. Jola plans to walk from Los Angeles to New York in 100 days to raise funds for the Zonta Foundation for Women.

Zonta Club of Porterville launches Girls Circle

Posted on 2/29/2024
The Zonta Club of Porterville, USA, launched Girls Circle, a structured support group for girls and gender-expansive youth from 9-18 years old that integrates relational theory, resiliency practices, and skills training.

Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao build a better world for its community

Posted on 2/29/2024
The Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao, Philippines, built a better world for its community with multiple actions.

Zonta Club of Colombo II spreads breast cancer awareness in Sri Lanka

Posted on 2/29/2024
Zonta Club of Colombo II, Sri Lanka, has been focused on providing breast cancer support for many years by supplying 2,500 breast comfort care cushions to patients annually.

Zonta Club of Newport Harbor opens opportunities for women and girls

Posted on 2/29/2024
The Zonta Club of Newport Harbor's, USA, Student to Business service project focuses on education and women's rights and showcases example of potential career opportunities open to women and young girls from a low-income area of the community.

Zonta Club of Nara encourages women STEM researchers

Posted on 2/28/2024
Realizing that the gender gap in STEM fields remains large in Japan, the Zonta Club of Nara established a research grant and award system to encourage women STEM researchers at the Nara Women's University to serve as role models for young girls.

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs celebrates 27 years of its psychological center

Posted on 2/27/2024
For 27 years, the Zonta Club Makati and Environs, Philippines, has continuously provided psychological intervention, livelihood training, academic support and auxiliary emotional support to thousands of abused girls living in Marillac Hills.

Zonta Club of Accra continues girls' education by donating pads

Posted on 2/27/2024
The Zonta Club of Accra, Ghana, made a generous donation of sanitary pads to 93 underprivileged female students from a school located in a disadvantaged area.

Zonta Club of Alytus recognized for its charitable activities

Posted on 2/25/2024
The Zonta Club of Alytus, Lithuania, was recently awarded the Alytus of the Year Award for its charitable activities and contributions.

Zonta Club of Kathmandu empowers through education

Posted on 2/24/2024
The Zonta Club of Kathmandu, Nepal, empowered local children and women through education with multiple actions.

Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin gets ready for International Women's Day with Place the Plaza II

Posted on 2/23/2024
In celebration of International Women's Day and the local Young Women's Christian Association's 100th anniversary, the Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin, USA, plans to host a Place the Plaza II event with the local YMCA.

Zonta Club of Paradise Point Inc Supports The Girls lunch

Posted on 2/23/2024
The Zonta Club of Paradise Point Inc, Australia, prepared a luncheon for Support The Girls, a charitable organization that provides new bras for those in need of one.

Zonta Club of Venezia honors Zontian Zaira Dalla Rosa Prati with Amelia Earhart Award

Posted on 2/16/2024
The Zonta Club of Venezia Area, Italy, honored Zontian Zaira Dalla Rosa Prati from the Zonta Club of Bologna with its Amelia Earhart Award for her performance of 60 years as a Zontian aviator, making her a woman at high altitude.

Golden Z Club at Penn State Harrisburg donates to the Caitlin's Smiles Project

Posted on 2/14/2024
The Golden Z Club at Penn State Harrisburg, USA, showcased its commitment to community service by donating 150 coloring books and 288 boxes of crayons to the Caitlin's Smiles Project.

Zonta Club of Wellington livestreams their International Women's Day Breakfast

Posted on 2/6/2024
The Zonta Club of Wellington, New Zealand, plans to host a livestream of their International Women's Day Breakfast at Parliament.

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs inspires young women to embrace Amelia Earhart's spirit

Posted on 2/5/2024
The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, Philippines, celebrated Amelia Earhart by inviting a special guest speaker, Josephine Santiago-Bond, NASA’s safety and mission assurance manager of the commercial crew.

Zontians in London celebrate 2023 Amelia Earhart Fellows

Posted on 1/30/2024
Zontians in London, England, started the new year by celebrating three new Amelia Earhart (AE) Fellows with five former AE Fellows, family members and guests.

Z Club Saint Sofia Next Generation celebrates Amelia Earhart Day and science entrepreneurship

Posted on 1/29/2024
The Z Club Saint Sofia Next Generation, Bulgaria, collaborated with the physics faculty at the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" to pay tribute to Amelia Earhart's courage, spirit and ambition by holding a lecture on science entrepreneurship.

Zonta Club of Parma invests in education to prevent violence

Posted on 1/28/2024
The Zonta Club of Parma, Italy, presented its Inspiring Women Award to six extraordinary young women and demonstrated the importance of investing in talent and excellence to prevent violence.

Bucharest Youth Z Club cleans city's central parks

Posted on 1/24/2024
The Bucharest Youth Z Club, Romania, made their city cleaner by cleaning up central parks

Zontians ends child marriage in the state of Washington

Posted on 1/23/2024
The Zonta clubs of North Puget Sound, South Puget Sound and Olympia, USA, met with Unchained at Last to Chain-in for a press event to support the passage of HB1455, the bill to end child marriage in the state of Washington.

Zonta Club of Ludington Area funds new oncology salon

Posted on 1/6/2024
The Zonta Club of Ludington Area, USA, helped fund a new oncology salon, which will help cancer patients with wig fittings, wigs and other personal needs.

Zonta Club of Vienna I holds charity event to support young refugee women

Posted on 1/5/2024
The Zonta Club of Vienna I, Austria, sponsored a project organizing a shared flat for young refugee women who had arrived in Austria unaccompanied as minors and as legal adults, had to leave the youth program.

Zonta Club of Cebu II celebrates the influence of women in community buildings

Posted on 1/4/2024
To highlight women's contribution to Mandaue City's development, the Zonta Club of Cebu II, Philippines, held a 10-day painting competition and exhibit with the theme, "A Landscape of Women Who Move Mandaue."

Golden Z member tutors about women's rights

Posted on 12/27/2023
Sharon Lo from the NPUST Golden Z Club, Taiwan, designed prize-winning quizzes to introduce Zonta International's development, mission and vision to her tutoring students in primary to senior high school.

Zonta Club of Engiadina does good and wins for the fourth year

Posted on 12/20/2023
The Zonta Club of Engiadina, Switzerland, sold advent calendars to support a children's playgroup and families with differently-abled children.

Zonta Club of Sofia says NOW during Zonta's 104th birthday

Posted on 12/19/2023
On 9 November, the Zonta Club of Sofia celebrated Zonta International's 104th birthday with more than 150 participants at the Bells Monument by saying NOW to gender-equal climate action.

Zonta Club of Taipei II awards scholarships and more

Posted on 12/17/2023
The Zonta Club of Taipei II, Taiwan, held its 7th scholarship award ceremony on 16 December to recognize 16 university female students who have achieved distinguished academic performances and impressive volunteer work despite challenges.

Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc hosts successful high tea event

Posted on 12/4/2023
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, the Zonta Club of Rockhampton, Australia, held a high tea event at Victoria's Secret Garden function room.

Zonta e-Club of Roma Parioli creates is inclusive Zonta jewelry

Posted on 11/29/2023
The Zonta e-Club of Roma Parioli, Italy, funded the development of prototype jewelry to represent Zonta and create inclusive spaces for migrant workers.

Zonta Club of Kauai enjoys District 9 conference

Posted on 11/27/2023
Hawaii delegates from the District 9 and guests enjoyed a successful conference!

Zonta Club of Kankakee serves unhoused community promotes Zonta's visibility

Posted on 11/22/2023
The Zonta Club of Kankakee, USA, built a better world for women and girls in their community by providing food for the local unhoused community and donating a Christmas tree at the county museum.

Zonta Club of Alytus celebrates 25 years of activities

Posted on 11/21/2023
The Zonta Club of Alytus, Lithuania, celebrated 25 years of activities by supporting children with artistic talents and donating to Ukraine.

Zonta Club of Corvallis partners with local university athletics

Posted on 11/15/2023
Since 2019, the Zonta Club of Corvallis, USA, has partnered with Oregon State University Athletics to provide shuttle ticket sales to home football games as a club fundraiser for operations.

District 15 help to end child marriage in Michigan

Posted on 11/7/2023
District 15's Governor Cherie Johnson, past governors DeAnna Cambridge and Denise Sylvester, and Advocacy Co-Chair Denise Sylvester witnessed Governor Gretchen Whitmer sign the last bill in a 10-bill package to end child marriage in Michigan, USA.

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs hosts FilipinaZ Living Art and more

Posted on 11/7/2023
The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, Philippines, built a better world by celebrating UN Day with American diplomats and marking its 10th annual FilipinaZ fundraiser.

Z Club of Lal-lo National High School collects A Penny for My Education

Posted on 11/6/2023
The Z Club of National Lal-lo National High School (LNHS), Philippines, raised funds for students who cannot afford to buy additional school supplies that they need daily through their A Penny for My Education initiative.

Zonta Club of Tuguegarao provides HugZ of Hope for pediatric patients

Posted on 11/3/2023
The Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Philippines, hosted A Day of Giving HugZ of Hope event, where they raised funds to buy teddy bears that were given to pediatric patients.

Zonta e-Club of Queensland assembles birthing kits with students

Posted on 11/2/2023
The Zonta e-Club of Queensland, Australia, teamed up with their Golden Z club in-formation to assemble 200 birthing kits at the Griffith University Gold Coast Campus.

District 9 Zontians advocate against child marriage in California

Posted on 11/1/2023
Zontian Ela Pandya, the chair of the Coalition to End Child Marriage in California, along with other members of District 9, held a press conference at the Burbank City Hall to spread awareness that child marriages are allowed in California.

District 10 raises record donations to Zonta Foundation for Women at conference

Posted on 10/29/2023
District 10, USA, held their conference in Houston, Texas, where they welcomed Zonta leaders across the globe and donated more than US$90,000 to the Zonta Foundation for Women.

Zonta Club of Hague I addresses menstrual poverty through film and more

Posted on 10/27/2023
The Zonta Club of the Hague I, Netherlands, built a better world for women and girls with multiple actions addressing menstrual poverty and ending child marriage.

District 29 celebrates the Zonta Spirit at conference

Posted on 10/27/2023
At their conference, District 29, England, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, the Netherlands and Spain, had a wonderful weekend filled with the Zonta Spirit at Le Harve, France.

District 32 breaks donation record at conference

Posted on 10/26/2023
On 14 October, District 32, South Korea, hosted 186 Zontians from across the country at its conference. With their generous support, the district raised the highest-ever donation of US$78,356 to the Zonta Foundation for Women.

District 14 donates US$30,000 to the Zonta Foundation for Women at conference

Posted on 10/25/2023
On 13 October, District 14 commenced their conference with a traditional Heurigen evening in Vienna, where they donated US$30,000 to the Zonta Foundation for Women.

Zonta Club of Colombo II uplifts menstrual health and hygiene awareness

Posted on 10/19/2023
Realizing that more than 60% of menstruating women and girls lack access to affordable feminine hygiene products, the Zonta Club of Colombo II held various awareness presentations addressing period poverty awareness at four rural schools.

Zonta Club of Alytus takes gender-equal climate action and more

Posted on 10/19/2023
Through multiple actions, the Zonta Club of Alytus, Lithuania, took gender-equal climate action and spread happiness.

District 25 embraces diversity, equity and inclusion at their conference

Posted on 10/18/2023
At their conference, District 25, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, renewed their firm commitment to women's empowerment and diversity, equity and inclusion, along with a pledge for gender-equal climate action.

Zontians from Taiwan and Nepal collaborate to build a better world for women and girls

Posted on 10/17/2023
District 31's, Taiwan, Governor Li-Chin Lin led a 10-member delegation to Nepal for a joint service project with the Zonta Club of Kathmandu to build a better world for women and girls.

Zonta Italy hosts conference for the condition of Afghan and Iranian women

Posted on 10/12/2023
Zonta Italy hosted a national conference entitled "Women on the Move for the Respect of Human Rights: The Condition of Women in Afghanistan and Iran."

Zonta Club of Kankakee kicks off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on 10/3/2023
The Zonta Club of Kankakee, USA, kicked off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month at a farmer's market and engaged with their community about the issue's prevalence and Zonta's work in ending gender-based violence.

Zontian Julienne Morisseau speaks at United States Embassy in Paris, France

Posted on 10/1/2023
Zontian Julienne Morisseau from the Zonta Club of Paris Port Royal Concorde, France, was invited to speak at a conference workshop at the United States Embassy to convey the invisibility of women from diverse backgrounds within places of power.

Zonta Club of Colorado North Forty reports from District 12's conference

Posted on 9/28/2023
The Zonta Club of Colorado North Forty, USA, met with other Zontians at the District 12 conference, where they assembled bundles for sexual assault survivors, had an alien costume contest and more.

Zonta Club of Adelaide Torrens Says NOW with sustainable fashion

Posted on 9/28/2023
To engage women across four generations about sustainable fashion, the Zonta Club of Adelaide Torrens Inc, Australia, held two Camilla Louise fashion parades, with the most recent event held in August.

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley holds Leadership Retreat for Z and Golden Z clubs

Posted on 9/26/2023
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, USA, hosted students from three local Z and Golden Z clubs for a Leadership Retreat event at Canyon High School.

District 7 shares the Zonta Spirit at District Conference

Posted on 9/21/2023
Sharing the Zonta Spirit, Zontians from across District 7, USA, gathered at the 67th District Conference. They packed 30 "to-go" bags for local women's organizations in a group service project and raised US$7,500 for the Zonta Foundation for Women.

Zonta Club of Fort Bonifacio brings women's strength, resilience and empowerment through art

Posted on 9/18/2023
The Zonta Club of Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, held an art exhibit featuring the artistic interpretations of women artists on women's strength, resilience and empowerment.

District 13 calls for women leadership for sustainable future at District Conference

Posted on 9/18/2023
District 13, Denmark, Iceland, Lithuania and Norway, held its District Conference to discuss the importance of women leadership for a sustainable future.

District 23 shares a successful District Conference

Posted on 9/11/2023
Zontians in District 23 gathered for their 17th District Conference in Bunbury, Australia, to celebrate the Zonta Spirit.

Zonta Club of Tuguegarao helps breast feeding friends

Posted on 9/10/2023
To help newborn babies have a healthy start in life, the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Philippines, supports the Breast Feed Friends (BFF) group. BFF collects milk donations from lactating women and helps breastfeeding moms feed their babies.

Zonta Club of Cebu I recognizes top female scholars

Posted on 9/6/2023
The Zonta Club of Cebu I, Philippines, launched The Outstanding Public Public High School Graduates (TOP-HSG) project to help deserving female students pursue a college degree and create a better tomorrow.

Zonta Club of Bradford becomes ambassador to build a better community

Posted on 8/31/2023
The Zonta Club of Bradford, USA, was chosen as an ambassador for United Way of the Bradford Area's (UWBA) 2023 Stronger Together, Building a Better Community campaign.

Zonta Club of Palermo Triscele raises plastic pollution awareness

Posted on 8/23/2023
In collaboration with the Agesp company, the Zonta Club of Palermo Triscele, Italy, placed three plastic-eating fishes on local beaches that will collect plastic waste and raise awareness of plastic pollution in the sea.

Zonta Club of Bowen Inc races for gender equality

Posted on 8/21/2023
The Zonta Club of Bowen Inc, Australia, held a race to raise awareness of equality for women in sports and provide funds for projects to build a better world for women and girls.

Zonta Club of Hong Kong helps underprivileged families with e-learning

Posted on 8/18/2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many schools do e-learning, which can be stressful for underprivileged families with no access to internet and digital devices. The Zonta Club of Hong Kong launched a service project to benefit these families.

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