We Build Bridges
To Empower Women
Zonta Club of Berkeley / North Bay and Beyond
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area Since 1936
We are a member of Zonta International
Our Mission
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Our Objectives
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To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy.
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To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of members.
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To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations and the world.
We are committed to pursuing our purpose with camaraderie, sincerity and integrity.
Welcome to Zonta Club of Berkeley
North Bay and Beyond
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
Chartered in 1936
Our members are women from many different backgrounds. What they have in common is a dedication to working together to advance the status of women by empowering women and girls through advocacy and volunteer service in our local communities and throughout the world.
Our members work to improve the quality of life for women through fundraising, charitable giving and by recognizing outstanding community members through scholarships and awards. We also help charitable and not-for-profit organizations with service grants.
The club is a member of the powerful organization
a global human rights organization founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York. Early Zontians paved the way for women to be educated, take on non-traditional roles and have the same opportunities as men.
Zonta says YES to gender equality
Zonta says NO to violence against women
Zonta International has over 1200 clubs in over 60 countries with nearly 30,000 members.
There are 31 districts around the world. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area we are a member of District9.
"Zontians" volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects to help advance the status of women worldwide. Zonta International, its districts and its clubs are nonsectarian and nonpartisan.
Zonta International has operational relations with the
United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO)
and consultative status with
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
