Zonta International - Our Organisation
ZONTA was founded at the end of World War I, on the 8th November 1919, in Buffalo, New York, in the United States of America.
'ZONTA' is a Sioux Indian word meaning “Honest and Trustworthy”.
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL is a global organisation of executives and professionals working together empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Latest figures show that there are over 30,000 members - both women and men - in 67 countries and geographic areas.
MEMBERSHIP is by invitation. Eligible are those in a decision-making capability willing to support the Objects of Zonta International.
THE OBJECTS OF ZONTA INTERNATIONAL are:
DIVERSITY OF MEMBERSHIP. One of the most vital features of Zonta is that it attracts a diversity of members, each holding a specific 'classification' indicating their area of working expertise.
HEADQUARTERS
1200 Harger Road,
Suite 330 Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523, USA.
Tel: +1 630-928-1400
Email: zontaintl@zonta.org
Web: www.zonta.org
'ZONTA' is a Sioux Indian word meaning “Honest and Trustworthy”.
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL is a global organisation of executives and professionals working together empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Latest figures show that there are over 30,000 members - both women and men - in 67 countries and geographic areas.
MEMBERSHIP is by invitation. Eligible are those in a decision-making capability willing to support the Objects of Zonta International.
THE OBJECTS OF ZONTA INTERNATIONAL are:
- to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women
- 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.
DIVERSITY OF MEMBERSHIP. One of the most vital features of Zonta is that it attracts a diversity of members, each holding a specific 'classification' indicating their area of working expertise.
HEADQUARTERS
1200 Harger Road,
Suite 330 Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523, USA.
Tel: +1 630-928-1400
Email: zontaintl@zonta.org
Web: www.zonta.org