Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Nearly 31,000 individuals are members of 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 66 countries. Zonta Clubs are members of Zonta International.
Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Dakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy."
Throughout Zonta International’s history, improving the status of women politically, legally, professionally, and in all other facets of life has been the motivating force. Zonta International and Zonta Club programs are making this happen, laying the groundwork for women to achieve not just their personal goals but to improve conditions for women worldwide.
Objectives of Zonta
- To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy.
- To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions.
- To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world.
- Zonta International, its districts and its clubs are nonsectarian and nonpartisan.
