Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, Zonta has grown to over 27,000 members in 63 countries, working together to improve the lives of women and girls through local and international service projects, advocacy initiatives, and educational programs.
At both the local and international levels, Zonta clubs focus on key issues such as preventing gender-based violence, promoting women's economic empowerment, supporting education and leadership development for women and girls, and advocating for women's rights as human rights. The name "Zonta" comes from the Lakhota (Sioux) language and means "honest and trustworthy," reflecting the organization's commitment to integrity in its mission to create a more equitable world for women and girls.