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The Zonta International Convention is in Vancouver, Canada 2026

11th to 14th July 2026

NEW : Resolution for consideration at the Zonta International Convention in Vancouver, Canada 2026 from the Birthing Kit Foundation

Birthing Kit Project

In July 2026 the Zonta International Convention is in Vancouver Canada. The Birthing Kit Patron Val Sarah and the 3 Zonta District Birthing Ambassadors requested we present a Resolution to Convention to encourage support for Birthing Kit Assembly to more Zonta International clubs.

Why Now? The BKFA now has the logistics and staffing to support clubs world-wide making birthing kits. Already birthing kits are being made in 6 countries successfully.

The Resolution is : That Zonta International and the Zonta Foundation for Women support the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia’s work in assembling clean birthing kits and education projects into developing countries for the biennium 2026-2028 by creating a link on the ZI website to the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia website.

Rationale: Zonta wants to build a better world for women and girls. The Birthing Kit Foundation is looking for support in the making of birthing kits worldwide to help achieve this outcome.

We are NOT trying to get this as a Zonta International Service Project nor requesting funding for it. We are asking ZI to give support by endorsing the value of the Birthing Kit Foundation Resolution to ZI convention to increase international involvement.

Passing this Resolution will invite Zonta clubs internationally to consider making Birthing Kits at their Assembly Days to help save the lives of women, girls and babies. The link between the 2 websites will make it simpler for clubs worldwide to become involved.

Two huge achievements showcase why the Adelaide Hills club is one of the most vibrant, innovative and passionate clubs in our Zonta world.

Birthing Kit Project

In 2014 the Birthing Kit project, started in the Adelaide Hills club, won FIRST prize for the best District Service project worldwide at the Zonta International Convention in Orlando.

In 2024 the Birthing Kit Project held 2 workshops attended by 400 Zontians at the Zonta International Convention in Brisbane. The aim was to introduce more Zonta clubs around the world to this life saving project and have more Birthing Kits made internationally.

Read more – link to our programs page which also then has a link to the BKFA website. Read more.

Expect Respect Project

In 2014 the Expect Respect project, started in the Adelaide Hills club, won 6^th Prize out of over 1200 clubs for addressing Violence Against Women in the community.

In 2024 the Expect Respect project was again awarded a special 4^th place overall in the Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy awards. Remember there are 1200 Zonta clubs worldwide and we came 4^th world wide – impressive.

These are just two of many programs supported by the club.

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

Zonta International, its districts, and its clubs shall be nonpartisan and nonsectarian.

Zonta offers you the opportunity to:

Belong to a vibrant service organisation committed to advancing the status of women worldwide
Develop personal skills and undertake leadership positions in a supportive environment
Cultivate friendships and network with a diverse group of professionals at home and abroad
Give back to your community in a constructive, rewarding and enjoyable way

Members are expected to actively support their club through attendance at meetings, participation in fundraising events and involvement on committees amongst other things. Members often enjoy speakers of interest at dinner meetings as well as the conducting of monthly club business.

Although membership in Zonta is by invitation, if you are interested in becoming involved in Zonta and its projects please complete the contacts section below. One of our members will contact you to answer any questions you might have and to invite you to attend a meeting to see what we are about, and should you wish, after attending 3 meetings, invite you to apply for membership.

We look forward to hearing from you.