Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Nearly 33,000 members belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas.

Zonta has a strong heritage. The organization was founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York by nine groups of professional and businesswomen dedicated to the ideal of service as a basis for world peace. The name is derived from the Sioux Indian words meaning "honest and trustworthy."

The Mission of Zonta International is to:

• improve the legal, the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women through service and advocacy;
• work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions;
• promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
• be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations and the world.