From aerospace engineering and space sciences to business to leadership to STEM, learn how The Zonta Foundation for Women’s educational programs are building a better world for women and girls in our own backyard. Discover how the Foundation is partnering with UN agencies this biennium to address relevant issues of our time, like climate-induced gender-based violence and child marriage. See firsthand the groundbreaking approach for addressing gender-based violence and sexual reproductive health in a virtual safe space. Whether you want to pay it forward, connect with others who share your values or just bring some positivity to your life, consider donating. Every dollar donated makes a difference. Please contact me for more information or check out online resources: Zonta International – Our Programs Zonta District 1 – Member Resources – Foundation for Women

As a reminder of the wonderful things our donations can accomplish, please check out this article, which appeared in Forbes: Zonta Partnership with UNICEF USA Here is a link to the article. Also, check out the bios of 2023 scholarship winners on the ZI member site! Thank you to all the clubs who participated in these programs. Consider inviting a scholar to speak at a district or club event.     As of January 30, 2023 donations to the Zonta Foundation for Women supporting international service projects, educational programs, and endowment funds totaled $3,558,359 for the 2022-2024 biennium! That is 78% of the biennium goal.   For District 1, Total donations from seven of our eleven clubs total $34,823. Great work! Thank you to our amazing clubs! Five of our members and 1 club have made donations to the endowment funds for a total of $1,541. Individual donations so far total $9,840, from 37 of our 193 members. 19% Our district ranks 28th out of 31 districts in donations from individuals. I know we can do better, especially when I look at the average donation per member ($179) compared to districts with many more members. Thank you to all who have donated to date. Let’s all remember the important work of the Foundation. Can we reach the goal of 100% of our members donating? I think we can. I know how much our District 1 Zontians care about the work the Foundation does. If you have any questions about the work of the Zonta Foundation for Women or would like a speaker for your meeting, please feel free to contact Ambassador Donna Clifford at clifford.d22@gmail.com. Thank you all for your efforts to improve the lives of women and girls around the world.