Zonta International is a leading international organisation of individuals, dedicated to Building a Better World for Women and Girls
Established in 1919
Zonta International has over 25,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs across 66 countries all working together to empower women and girls through service and advocacy and to create a world free from violence and inequality.
Zonta stands for women’s rights. We advocate for gender equality, access to education, ending child marriage and gender-based violence and recognising the increased impact of climate change on women.
Zonta is a Native American Sioux peoples’ word meaning honest and trustworthy, adopted in 1919 to symbolise the ability to work together for service and world understanding.
The Zonta Foundation for Women, the philanthropic arm of Zonta International, raises and oversees funds to support and promote Zonta’s global service and advocacy programs.
Zonta International Partnerships
By partnering with like-minded organizations, Zonta International extends its reach and impact to empower more women and girls around the world to realize their rights.
Zonta International partners include UNFPA, UNICEF USA, UN Women, Girls Not Brides, Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally and Women's Empowerment Principles.