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Presented By: Cindy Yingling

“Explore a World of Opportunity and Service”. Presented By: Cindy Yingling. What is Zonta?. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

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Presented By: Cindy Yingling

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  1. “Explore a World of Opportunity and Service” Presented By: Cindy Yingling

  2. What is Zonta? • Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. • Nearly 33,000 members belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas.

  3. What is Zonta? • “Zonta” is derived from a Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning “honest” and “trustworthy.” • Visit the Zonta International Website at: www.zonta.org

  4. improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women through service and advocacy • work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions

  5. promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms • be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations and the world 

  6. Zonta and the United Nations • As an international non-governmental organization (NGO), Zonta brings women's concerns to the UN, suggests solutions, draws public attention to issues and encourages its members to participate at the local level. • Zonta maintains representatives of its United Nations Committee at UN sites in Geneva, New York, Paris and Vienna. Committee members attend UN conferences, and UN agency, committee and commission sessions.

  7. Zonta Issues and Programs • If poverty, HIV/AIDs, illiteracy, violence and human trafficking had a face it would be female. The world's plagues are rooted in gender inequality, and the only common solution is the empowerment of women.   • Zonta International is on the front lines of global and local efforts to help women overcome barriers to equal education, health care, legal rights, credit and employment through education, service and advocacy programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation.  

  8. Zonta Issues and Programs

  9. Zonta Issues and ProgramsEducation, Leadership, and Youth Development • Since 1928, Zonta International has addressed challenges to women’s equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support through programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation.

  10. Zonta Issues and ProgramsPreventing Violence Against Women • Globally, gender-based violence is the most pervasive and least recognized human rights violation. It affects every race, class, culture, ethnicity, age and country. Women are potential victims of violence at every stage of their lives.

  11. Zonta Issues and ProgramsPreventing Violence Against Women • ZISVAW - Program GoalReduce the incidence of violence against women and girls by supporting prevention and advocacy strategies locally and internationally.

  12. Zonta Issues and ProgramsPreventing Violence Against Women • ZISVAW – OBJECTIVES • Reduce the incidence of violence against women and girls by awarding grants to United Nations agencies or recognized non-governmental organizations for projects that seek to change personal and/or political knowledge, attitudes and behavior contributing to gender-based violence. • Increase awareness and actions related to preventing violence against women by encouraging Zonta club involvement in local and national advocacy initiatives and service projects.

  13. Zonta Issues and ProgramsPreventing Violence Against Women • ZISVAW – Grants • ZISVAW grants take an innovative approach and may include public education, advocacy, awareness raising and the involvement of men or men’s organizations.  • From 1999 through 2004, the Zonta International Foundation provided more than $540,000 in financial support to 24 collaborative projects submitted by Zonta Clubs and their partnering community-based, non-profit organizations in 7 countries.  • Since 2006, the Zonta International Foundation is providing $375,000 to support international projects in 5 countries. 

  14. Zonta Issues and ProgramsInternational Service Program • Women's equality is not yet a reality. Women worldwide face systemized discrimination - they lack opportunities to live healthy lives, free from legal, social, economic and political inequality. • Zonta International empowers women to overcome barriers to their equal human rights through its International Service Projects funded by the Zonta International Foundation.

  15. Zonta Issues and ProgramsInternational Service Program • Zonta International is focusing its service and advocacy efforts on the following issues: Education and Health in Afghanistan and Bolivia Poverty and HIV/AIDS Economic Self-Sufficiency

  16. MissionThe mission of the Zonta International Foundation is to support the charitable and educational programs of Zonta International through effective fundraising, investment of funds, and the distribution of proceeds. • The Foundation Funds are the primary source of support for the international service programs of Zonta International. These funds support programs that make a difference in the lives of women in more than 75 countries around the world.

  17. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh North Mission StatementThe Zonta Club of Three Rivers Pittsburgh North advances the status of women locally and globally, through funding for education, advocacy, and hands-on service. www.zontathreeriversnorth.com

  18. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh North • Established in1980, currently has approximately 50 members. • Meet Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Fresco’s in Wexford. • Part of Zonta District 4. District 4 is made up of 43 clubs located throughout Western New York State, Western Pennsylvania, and South and Central Ontario, Canada.  You can visit the district website at www.zontadistrict4.bfn.org.

  19. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthFocus • Service • Hands-on • Distribution of Funds • Awards • YWPA-Young Women in Public Affairs • “Penny Smith” Status of Women • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship • Fundraising • Sally Foster • Cookbooks • Contributions • Glass Slipper Ball

  20. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthMajor Fundraiser The Glass Slipper Ball Featuring the Best of the North Hills Chefs and Wine Purveyors Held every winter at the Sheraton Four Points in Cranberry

  21. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthThe Glass Slipper Ball • Since the first GSB in 2004, over $210,000 has been raised. • Proceeds are directed to fund scholarships through local agencies, our YWPA, Jane M. Klausman Scholarship and Zonta International Foundation Efforts. • 84% of funds have gone to local agencies and individuals and 16% to Zonta International causes.

  22. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • Crisis Center North • Girls Hope • HEARTH • North Hills Community Outreach • P.O.W.E.R. • Point Park Visions of Tomorrow

  23. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • Crisis Center North - A counseling and educational resource center located in the North Hills, which offers a specialized program of intervention, supportive and educational services to domestic violence victims and their children.  Their 24 hour hotline is 412-364-5556.  You can contact Crisis Center North's Administrative Offices at 412-364-6728 or by e-mail at CCNPGH@aol.com.

  24. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • Girls Hope - Works to prevent the family/ neighborhood patterns of teen pregnancy, drug or alcohol dependency or delinquency from occurring in the lives of girls so that they may mature as strong women and leaders in their future homes and communities.  Girls between the ages of 10 and 14 are seen through elementary school, high school and college.  These girls are hurt and at-risk, from families that are low income and struggling with illness, addictions or dangerous environments.  They are provided a home and guidance.

  25. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • HEARTH - Homelessness Ends with Advocacy, Resources, Training and HousingA non-profit housing organization located in the North Hills with a mission to create a continuum of care that empowers families to become independent, self-sufficient and adequately housed.  

  26. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • North Hills Community Outreach - North Hills Community Outreach is an interfaith, nonprofit organization addressing the spiritual, emotional, physical, and material needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty in the local community.  

  27. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • P.O.W.E.R. - Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery - Founded in 1990, P.O.W.E.R.'s mission is to provide the highest quality treatment and support services to women who are changing their lives through recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.  

  28. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthLocal Agencies • Point Park Visions of Tomorrow - an investment in the long term stability of victims of domestic violence. Through a combination of scholarship and government educational grants the program is increasing the strength and self-sufficiency of women -- changing their future and that of their children.  

  29. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthGET INVOLVED • Join as a member • Sponsorship for the Glass Slipper Ball • Financial Support

  30. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh NorthGET INVOLVED MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Meet interesting involved professionals who seek to help women reach their potential. • Work together towards common goals i.e. the objectives of Zonta. • Socialize and network locally, nationally and internationally with business and professional people working in many different fields. • Experience the warmth of International fellowship. You are welcomed at Zonta Clubs worldwide. • Accept leadership roles that promote personal growth and self-confidence in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. • Participate actively in committees, meetings and interesting discussions.

  31. Glass Slipper Ball

  32. International Day Against Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign

  33. “Penny Smith” Status of Women Award

  34. Young Women in Public Affairs Award

  35. Pennsylvania's Governor's Conference For Women

  36. Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

  37. Christmas 2006 at Girl’s Hope

  38. William Gibson Spirit Award from North Hills Community Outreach

  39. Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh North THANKS YOU www.zontathreeriversnorth.com

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