ZONTA PROJECTS
Zonta Service and Advocacy Projects
Clear principles are applied when deciding upon Zonta projects. The causes we support are:
Advocating for gender equality
Ending gender-based violence
Ending child marriage
Expanding access to education
Promotion of status, education, health, justice, equity and welfare of women and girls
All of our projects must directly benefit women and girls and demonstrate accountability for funds invested.
Providing practical support to local women and girls
Thanks to amazing support from fundraising, grants from various organisations, including Central Coast Council and donations from Friends of Zonta, Elderslee Foundation and Colgate, we provide personal and household items to needy families. Local refuges are a beneficiary, as well as women starting up again, often with no possessions.
Other service projects include Christmas gifts, toys and clothing for children and other items as needed.
Birthing Kits
In partnership with KIT International (formerly Birthing Kits Foundation Australia), Zonta Club of Central Coast have packed over 50,000 birthing kits in the past 10 years, helping to save the lives of mothers and babies in developing countries. This annual event is widely supported by community volunteers.
Due to COVID-19 the Packing Day scheduled for March 2020 was cancelled, however it will be re-scheduled as soon as large gatherings are permitted.
Didi Foundation in Nepal
The Didi Foundation Inc. is an example of international organisations supported by Zonta members. This organisation works in Nepal to provide free vocational education to disadvantaged women, who have never had the opportunity to either attend school or reach their full potential through education.