The Global Chicago Center | Zonta International & Zonta International Foundation August 2005

Global Chicago Highlights: Organization of the Month - August 2005

Zonta International:

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women with nearly 33,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas.

Zonta International works 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

For more information contact:
Zonta International
557 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60661 USA
Tel: (312) 930-5848
fax: (312) 930-0951
zontaintl@zonta.org

Zonta International Foundation:

The 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. Through its financial support of Zonta International programs, the Foundation becomes the catalyst for greater service to women throughout the world.

For more information contact:
Zonta International Foundation
557 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60661-2206 USA
zontafdtn@zonta.org