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International Women's Day

Zonta Yellow Rose Campaign

Recognize the Remarkable
Zonta Yellow Rose Campaign: March 2026
and International Women's Day 8 March 2026

We celebrate 8 March as International Women’s Day and all of the month for Zonta!

As Zonta’s longstanding symbol of friendship, the yellow rose invites us to reflect upon and recognize the remarkable women and girls whose generosity,  resilience and leadership bring our mission to life every day.

Together, donors, beneficiaries, and awardees form the living legacy of Zonta’s impact. Each gift, whether large or small, represents more than financial support. It reflects trust in Zonta’s vision and confidence in the power of collective giving. 

The Zonta Yellow Rose Campaign is a celebration and a call to recognize the remarkable efforts that drive meaningful change. By honoring these individuals who bring our mission alive, we reaffirm our shared belief that empowering women and girls empowers the world.

Whom will you recognize this March?

HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE REMARKABLE:

  1. Make a donation to the Zonta Foundation for Women in recognition of remarkable women who have inspired you.

  2. Attend a local Zonta Yellow Rose or International Women’s Day event and meet with members while discovering how Zonta benefits the community.

  3. See how remarkable you are by playing Zonta "Bingo" throughout the month of March.

  4. Recognize Zonta's remarkable women by listening to our Remarkable Women Powerful Stories podcast and learning more about our International Honorary Members.

Zonta Yellow Rose Campaign Toolkit

 

The overlap of Zonta Rose Day and International Women’s Day has sometimes presented challenges as we work to create sustainable campaigns that extend beyond each biennium. Although we can capitalize on the visibility of International Women’s Day (8 March), restricting our fundraising and awareness activities to only Zonta Rose Day limits the flexibility and impact our members can achieve.

To address these challenges, we are expanding our celebration to encompass the entire month of March. While this may seem like a shift from tradition, it aligns with how many of our clubs already celebrate Zonta as they hold their Rose Day events before and after 8 March. International Women’s Day will remain a key focal point for our global causes and visibility efforts, but now the entire month will serve as a time to honor Zonta and the remarkable women who deserve recognition. 

Goals:

  1. Raise funds for the Foundation by encouraging donations in recognition of remarkable women who have inspired members and donors. (Goal: US$100,000).

  2. Engage local communities by showcasing the benefits of Zonta at Yellow Rose events and International Women’s Day events. 

  3. Inspire members to take actions that align with the Core Values of Zonta while enjoying benefits of membership by having them play a Zonta customized game of "Bingo" throughout the month of March.

  4. Showcase women affiliated with Zonta by highlighting our Remarkable Women Powerful Stories podcast guests and International Honorary Members.