What is Zonta?

We are a group of business and professional leaders who volunteer their time, inspiration, talent and energies to better the lives of women and children in our community and the world. Through our local and international community we raise funds for scholarships, advocacy and social action.

Why is Zonta dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide?
70 percent of the 1.3 billion poor are women.
Two-thirds of illiterate adults are women and two-thirds of children not in school are girls.
60 million women are “missing” because of gender-based violence.
Every year an estimated 4 million women and girls are bought and sold worldwide.
Today, 7,000 women and girls will contract HIV.
As Members of Zonta International we work to advance the status of women by:
leading advocacy efforts and acting to improve the lives of women
promoting strategies to prevent violence against women
funding scholarships and awards for women of exceptional ability and talent through the Zonta International Foundation
supporting programs aimed at improving women’s health, safety, and economic and political status through funding by the Zonta International Foundation
encouraging mentorship, friendship and networking among members
Visit the website at www.zontafoothills.org.