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Zonta International Foundation Update 2010—2012

Zonta International Foundation Update 2010—2012. Jacquie Gudmundsen District 15 Foundation Ambassador. Spring 2012. Goals for 2010-2012. Total Foundation Fundraising Goal for 2010-2012 is US $3,758,000 As of March 31, 2012: US $3,792, 812. District 15 Fundraising Goals and Results 3/31.

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Zonta International Foundation Update 2010—2012

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  1. Zonta International Foundation Update 2010—2012 Jacquie Gudmundsen District 15 Foundation Ambassador Spring 2012

  2. Goals for 2010-2012 Total Foundation Fundraising Goal for 2010-2012 is US $3,758,000 As of March 31, 2012: US $3,792, 812

  3. District 15 Fundraising Goals and Results 3/31 • 2010-12: At least 10% of members give individual gifts ($50,000) • Actual: 9.87% (93 members) $17,820.28 • 2010-12: 100 % of clubs (40) contribute 1/3 of service monies ($100,000!) • Actual: 95% (38 clubs) $98,606.17

  4. Why Do We Give? • We are committed to our mission to advance the status of women worldwide • We contract, by Convention vote, to provide our partner UN agencies with these funds • We support women’s education • There are women who desperately need our help—now!

  5. Amelia Earhart Fellowships 2011 Results • 37 Women received $10,000 Fellowships • From 17 countries • To study Aerospace science in 7 countries • At graduate institutions in 12 states • Two in Michigan

  6. Jane M. KlausmanWomen in Business 2011 Scholarships • 12 International recipients of $5,000 each • 26 District winners of $1,000 each • From 14 countries

  7. Young Women in Public Affairs Awards 2011 Winners • Five international recipients of $3,000 each • From USA, Philippines, Ghana, India, and Switzerland • District winners receive $1,000

  8. International Service $1,500,000 Rwanda—PMTCT Liberia—Obstetric Fistula Guatemala and El Salvador—Safe Cities for Women

  9. Rwanda PMTCT and reduction of gender-based violence

  10. Rwanda Results • Zonta is working with UNICEF to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015 • Will have served 2, 150 mother and infant pairs as of May 2012 • So far, PMCT services to 21,721 women • 97% of women and 85% of male partners tested and counseled for HIV

  11. More Rwanda Results • More effective anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) provided to 99% of mothers and 64% of infants at PMCT centers • Strong emphasis on eliminating Gender-based violence as part of halting the spread of HIV/Aids • Family-based centers focus on educating and treating the entire family

  12. Liberia Elimination of obstetric fistula and reduction of maternal and newborn death

  13. Help Up Not Hand Out • Free surgical correction of fistula • Optional four-month rehabilitation—teaches literacy and income-generating skills • Starter kit: the tools to earn an income using newly learned skills

  14. Liberia • 83% success rate for surgical repairs of fistulas • Investigating permanent support for those not corrected • 38% opted for of rehabilitation to learn skills • These women go back to their communities equipped to support themselves and families

  15. Liberia Site Visit Lynn McKenzie: Project driven by Liberians helping Liberians Zonta’s support gives women their lives back!

  16. Safe Cities Develop safe cities for women in Guatemala City and San Salvador

  17. Methodology Train women to participate in the decision-making process in their communities—which results in much lower incidence of violence

  18. Safe Cities—Site Visit Vice President Maria Jose Oestergaard found much success during her January site visit. She credited the support of local and national authorities

  19. Results of “Safe Cities” Lights, surveillance cameras, Clear signs with messages to eradicate violence against women, trained personnel and open, clean spaces. Thank You, Zonta!

  20. ZISVAW Projects • Haiti--Ensuring a Gender-Responsive Humanitarian and Early Recovery Response and end gender-based violence (UNIFEM--$200,000) • Cambodia, Nepal, and Uganda—Developing a comprehensive strategy to end burns violence against women (UN Trust Fund--$430,000)

  21. Haiti--Goal: Give women strong voice in the planning and implementation of short-term relief efforts as well as in the processes of rebuilding

  22. Women of Haiti • Rebuilding of Kay Fanm org. • Provide medical and legal aid • Build new shelter facility • Zonta support extended to 2013 at UN Women’s request

  23. ZIF = Help for TodayInvestment in Tomorrow • Help for Today • International Service Program—PMTCT HIV in Rwanda, Fistula Campaign in Liberia, Safe Cities for Women in Guatemala and El Salvador • ZISVAW—Comprehensive Burns Strategy in Cambodia, Nepal, Uganda; Gender-responsive humanitarian aid in Haiti • Investment in Tomorrow: • Amelia Earhart Fellowships • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships • Young Women in Public Affairs Awards

  24. Help Us Help Them • Make an individual donation today—we are so close to our district goal of 10% of our members donating • Make sure your club has made its 2012 contribution. • Tell others about the good work Zonta is doing • Be proud you are a Zontian!

  25. Thank You Thank you for your generosity, hard work, support, good will, and untiring efforts to help advance the status of women throughout the world. You make a tremendous difference!

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