Top Document: soc.org.service-clubs.misc Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Previous Document: Q2.22. Soroptimist Next Document: **** SECTION 3. Computer/on-line resources **** See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Zonta International is the worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions, working to improve the legal, political, economic and professional status of women. There are more than 35,000 Zontians in over 1,100 clubs in approx. 60 countries. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy". Zontians volunteer their time, talents and energy to local and international service projects which promote the status of women. Zonta supports women's education and leadership through its Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards for graduate study in aerospace-related sciences and engineering the Michael J. Freeman Scholarships for women pursuing technical degrees in Ireland, and the Young Women in Public Affairs Awards Program designed to encourage young women to enter public affairs and policy-making fields. Zonta is committed to women's development. Between 1986-90, Zonta worked with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) to fund sustainable, self-help porjects for women in 10 developing nations. This successful partnership continued in 1990-92 with projects in Egypt, India and Togo. Zonta has consultative status with international agencies: Category I Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); consultative Status with the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF); the International Labour Organization (ILO); and the Council of Europe. Zonta also maintains representatives at United Nations sites in Geneva, New York, Paris and Vienna. Zonta International Headquarters, 557 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60606-2284. Phone: 312-930-5848, Fax: 312-930-0951 (Source: scairpos@bms.com.) User Contributions:Top Document: soc.org.service-clubs.misc Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Previous Document: Q2.22. Soroptimist Next Document: **** SECTION 3. Computer/on-line resources **** Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: soscm-faq@MIT.EDU (Ping Huang, s.o.s-c.m FAQ maintainer)
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