Foundation Update – June 2026

by admin · Published August 17, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026

Zonta Foundation for Women June, 2026 Update

Zonta District 1 has exceeded its goals:
District: $45,000, 100% club donation 25% member donation
As of May 30, 2026, $46,015.21 raised, with 100% of clubs and 27.5% of members donating, (Zonta International average is 21,.5%)

Of 32 districts, D1 is one of eight to have all clubs donate and eighth in percentage of individual donations!!! Individual donation percentages for our district are the highest in more than five biennia!
We are indeed a mighty district.

Top three donating clubs:
Quaboag Valley – $8,978
Chelsea and North Shore – $4,634
Concord – $10,867

It has been an honor to serve as District 1’s Foundation Ambassador this biennium. Thank you to my sister Zontians and the District 1 board for their support, enthusiasm and fellowship.
With Zonta spirit,
Mary Ann

Dr. Mary Ann K. Rubis
Zonta International
Cross-mentoring Committee
District 1
Foundation Ambassador
2024-2026

Build a better world
for women and girls

International Service Projects Update:

Climate Empower: Community Empowerment and Innovation for Gender-Transformative Climate Action

Gender-based violence manual and tools developed
Community dialogues and workshops held
Peer-led spaces created and sustained
Human stories produced and disseminated
Youth-focused innovation hubs started
Return to school policies after childbirth created
Road-map for 2026 showing monthly tasks created

Ending Child Marriage: A Programme to Accelerate Global Action Phase III

8 million boys and men have participated in group education and dialogue
Nearly 3 million traditional and religious leaders engaged in sensitization and consensus-building
Over 2.5 million girls and boys accessed prevention and protection services – more than double the original target
81 policies or legal instruments directly addressing child marriage have been drafted, proposed or adopted

Laaha: A Virtual Safe Space for Women and Girls

Available in 21 countries, an increase of nine since report last year
More than 160 interactive modules
New content on how to speak to adolescents on various topics has been developed for parents

Education Programs

Amelia Earhart Fellowships

Three Fellows studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology receive their wings at a January event hosted by District 1 Zonta Club Chelsea and North Shore with assistance from the Zonta Club of Malden.

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award