Empowering women through education Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard International President

Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women through service and advocacy. Mission statement

Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence. Zonta’s Vision

Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence. Zonta’s Vision Education

EDUCATION $1 investment $10-15 return Education is the SINGLE BEST investment countries can make towards building prosperous, healthy and equitable societies.

Is it just EDUCATION? Equal access Non-discriminatory Human rights approach 1 2 3

guaranteeing equal access to education for girls and boys regardless of marital or parental status. LAWS & POLICIES through and in education: Learning of human rights, Respect of human rights, Practice of human rights within the education system HUMAN RIGHTS APPROACH

What does Zonta do? Prevention of the root causes of inequality and violence against women through education. 1 ZISVAW: Zonta’s International Strategies to eradicate Violence Against Women and children

What does Zonta do? Zonta’s International Service and ZISVAW 1 projects include educational aspects. 1 ZISVAW: Zonta’s International Strategies to eradicate Violence Against Women and children

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Women pursuing Ph.D./Doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences/engineering. Since 1938, ZI has awarded 1,438 AE Fellowships. 35 US$10,000 Fellowships are awarded each year to recipients from all over the world. ZI’s educational programs

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Since 1998, 347 Scholarships awarded to women pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees in business management. 12 international scholarships of US$7,000 each 32 district/region scholarships of US$1,000 each ZI’s educational programs

Young Women in Public Affairs Award Since 1990, 721 awards given to young women age who demonstrate commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. 10 international awards of US$4,000 each. 32 district/region scholarships of US$1,000 each ZI’s educational programs

Zonta International Educational Programs Is it just the money?

Eesha Choudhari. Now studying at Standford University, USA

3 Things To Remember Education empowers Knowledge Financial Self Sufficiency Self Conficence