Zonta Charlevoix is an active presence in the Charlevoix community, working to advocate, promote and enhance the status of women on a local level as well as internationally. Zonta Charlevoix also supports leadership and educational opportunities for women, and has awarded more than $20,000 in local scholarships. Zonta Charlevoix sponsors a Z Club at Charlevoix High School, and supports events and projects which foster empowerment and self-esteem for young girls in our community. Zonta and its members have been strong advocates for the prevention of violence against women and human trafficking, and for the rights of young women and children locally, nationally and internationally. Zonta’s goal is to eliminate all forms of discrimination and harmful practices against not only women and children, but against everyone. Women’s rights are human rights.