Zonta International District 29
Advancing the Status of
Women Worldwide
About ZONTA
Zonta International is a global organization of executives
and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide
through service and advocacy.
Almost 33,000 members belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas.
1,200 clubs in the world mean 1,200 local educational programs for women (Literacy, professional training, health, economic self sufficiency )
Short History
November, 1919 : Zonta International was founded in
Buffalo by Mary E. Jenkins, publisher of the
Syracuse Herald. She brought together women who had held important
positions. They turned their attention towards promoting the status of women.
In 1928, girls equal education became
an organizational priority with the adoption of the Vocational Education for
Girls Project.
As we move towards Zonta’s 100th
anniversary in 2019, Zonta International continues to be on the front lines
of the fight for women's equal rights through local and global projects that
promote economic self-sufficiency, political equality, access to education
and health, and the prevention of violence against women.
Each year, Zontians dedicate hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars
Finances
Zonta clubs organise a wide variety of
events to raise the funds needed for service projects at local, regional and
international level. Some projects are carried out with
sponsors. Members may provide financial aid to
national and international projects with humanitarian, social and cultural
aims for women. Running costs are exclusively financed
by members’ subscriptions.
District 29 History
In 1993, the last conference of former District 14 was held in Lausanne.
There were very many members, and 10 different countries, so it was decided
that it should be divided to form five new Districts. It was at a time when
the European Community was being built, and as Zonta – throughout its
history and throughout the world – is an international organisation, it was
agreed that the international nature should be maintained in each of the new
districts.
So, in 2008, District 29 has 71 clubs in 8 countries with more than 1,800
members.
9 different cultures communicate in 6 different languages.
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Area 1 |
France North West, Guadeloupe,
Russia (Moscow and Saint-Petersburg), and Spain (Madrid) |
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Area 2 |
Germany (North Rhin Westphalia), and Russia (Kaliningrad) |
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Area 3 |
England and Scotland |
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Area 4 |
The Netherlands
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For alternative
language websites and Zonta International |
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Visit Zonta International (english) |
www.zonta.org |
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Visit Zonta Germany: |
www.zonta.de |
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Visit Zonta France: |
www.zontaclubsfrance.org |
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Visit Zonta Netherland: |
www.zontanederland.nl |
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