District 15 Fall Conference2015 Update
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals
empowering women through service and advocacy.
Mission statement
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able
to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision
making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
Zonta’s Vision
Our Vision Is Not Yet a Reality
In the U.S., there are 2 million injuries annually and 1,300 deaths due to domestic violence.
Our Vision is Not Yet a Reality
• In Canada, half of All women have experienced at least 1 incident of physical or sexual violence since turning 16.
• On average, every 6 days, a Canadian women is killed by her intimate partner.
Today
Every 9 seconds a woman is beaten or assaulted
Worldwide
• At least, 1 in 3 women will experience violence• 50% of sexual assault victims are 16 or under• 64 million child brides exist• 140 million women suffer female genital
mutilation/cutting• 70% of world’s poor are women• 48.4 million girls are not in school• 530,000 women die each year in pregnancy or
childbirth
Zonta International Foundation
• Your donations make a difference
• Be proud of what you do through ZIF
• Ask people you know to support our work
• Share the good news
5 Things You Should Know
1. $31 million from 1994 to 2015
2. 2+ million women in 57 countries
3. $10 million in Education– 1,438 AE Fellowships– 357 Jane M. Klausman WIB Scholarships– 721 YWPA awards
4. 66,500+ donations since 1994
5. $5.3 million to fund our current programs and projects
District 15 • 25% of our members have donated
$13,9910 (211 of 828)
• 37 of 38 clubs have donated $58,443
Congratulations! And Thank You!!
Foundation Totals: Aug. 31, 2015
Education
•AE $244,632 25%
•JMK $ 84,895 37%
•YWPA $ 88,795 62%
Service
ISP $832,894 41%
ZISVAW $628,172 32%
Rose $722,367 367%*
TOTAL: $2,612,767 49%
Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia
HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda Progress
Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam Progress
Delaying Early Marriage in Niger
Voices Against Violence Progress
Zonta, UN Women and WAGG/WAGS
Launched in 12 countries—18 more ready to roll out the program
Voices Against Violence
By 2016, 3,000 trainers and youth leaders to impact 800,000 children and young people!
Checkout presentation on zonta.org
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund
US$700,000
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Fund
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
ZIF Education Programs
Building a Catalogue of Fundraising Ideas
Promote Tribute Gifts and Reoccurring Gifts Every Member in November Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women/
16 Days of Activism January Amelia Earhart MonthMarch 8 Rose Day/International Women’s DayApril 30 Deadline for Convention Recognition
Activities Through the End of the Biennium
Zonta’s Birthday
Nov. 8, Zonta celebrates its 95th birthday
Celebrate your membership in Zonta with a donation to the Foundation
www.zonta.org
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you for Making a Difference