Welcome
WHAT IS ZONTA?
Zonta International is a worldwide organization of executives and professionals working together to improve the status of women through service and advocacy. Formed in 1919, Zonta International is active in 68 countries of the world. There are approximately 33,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs. Membership is classified according to occupation.
As one of the premier Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Zonta International maintains consultative status with the following United Nations agencies: Economic and Social Council, UNESCO, UN Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, UNIFEM, ILO, Council of Europe, and UNICEF.
OUR CLUB’S SERVICE PROJECTS
We have chosen as a club to focus on the prevention of violence against women and girls—a serious problem in South Carolina. As part of our effort we created and present a workshop for young women titled Start Your Future Now! It includes topics on education and career, money management, and healthy relationships.
We raise funds for Zonta International Service Projects and for local organizations that support women in the areas of health, education, and the prevention of violence.
SAVE THE DATE for the 1st Annual Breaking the Silence Gala and Awards – January 22, 2011 at The Harbour Club in downtown Charleston!
We are accepting nominations for our 1st Annual Breaking the Silence Awards – Nominate a Domestic Violence Victims Advocate. Click below to download the nomination form.
Please mail your completed nomination form by October 1, 2010 to Zonta Club of Charleston, P.O.Box 40548, Charleston, SC 29423. The forms can be also emailed to info@zontaofcharleston.com. For more information, please call 843-345-3275.
Click HERE for the Zonta Summary Report from the Zonta Leadership Breakfast.
MEMBERSHIP IN ZONTA MEANS:
- Belonging to an international network of executives and professionals representing a diversity of occupations and affording you a global perspective on women’s issues.
- Sharing a commitment to enhance the status of women worldwide.
- Fundraising to support important service projects on the local and international level.
- Enriching your life personally as we pool talents to make the world a better place.
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS
For more than 50 years, Zonta International has provided scholarships for young women and support for selected service projects in various countries to benefit the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women. Three examples are:
- The Amelia Earhart Fellowship for advanced studies in aerospace and aeronautical engineering
- The Young Women in Public Affairs Award for high school seniors
- Strategies to Eradicate Violence Against Women and Children (ZISVAW)