International Programs

Since Zonta International was founded in 1919, Zontians have been passionate about empowering women in developing countries through international service. In the more than 90 years since its first international service project was funded, Zonta International has contributed nearly US$15.5 million to projects benefiting women in 37 countries.

Through funding from the Zonta International Foundation, the Zonta International Service Program has provided training, education, health, sanitation, agricultural and micro-credit assistance to women, primarily through projects implemented by the agencies of the United Nations and other recognized non-governmental organizations.

During the 2020-2022 Biennium, four projects are being supported by the International Service Fund:

• Let Us Learn Madagascar: An Integrated Program for Adolescent Girls
• Adolescent Girls' Health and Protection in Peru
• Ending Child Marriage
• Strengthening Services for Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste

2022-23 Zonta International Key Dates:

• October
  
• 11 – International Day of the Girl Child
• 24 – UN Day
• November
• 8 – Zonta International Birthday
• 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• December 
• 10 – Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 
• 10 – Human Rights Day
• JANUARY
• Amelia Earhart Month
• 11 – Amelia Earhart Day
• MARCH
• Comm. On Status of Women, NY, NY
• 8 – Zonta Rose Day & International Women’s Day

To learn more about the International Service Program and the projects being funded this biennium, click here.