Events & Fundraising
EVENTS
Coming Up: Women in Africa – Fighting Poverty with Education ZEDx Event
The Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra wishes to extend an invitation to you to attend the 2025 ZEDx (Zonta interesting and enlightening discussions) forum held in conjunction with The School of St Jude, Tanzania.
Founded by Australian humanitarian Gemma Sisia in 2002, The School of St Jude is one of the largest charity schools in Africa, providing free scholarships to 100% of its 1,800 primary and secondary school students every year.
The Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra is excited to share the enormous impact that has been achieved at the school and to host their wonderful female leader. Gemma’s vision and effort have enabled improved opportunities and lives for many young people and families, particularly helping to build a better world for women and girls in Africa.
Gemma and a graduate of the school, John Stanley – now an environmental conservationist in Tanzania – will be joining us to share first hand the incredible impact the school has had on students, the local community, and Tanzania.
The school not only provides education but plays a significant role improving economic, social and health outcomes for families. The school supports the local community through jobs, where 98% of all staff are Tanzanians. St Jude’s graduates, who have committed to a year of community service, have taught more than 112,000 students at local government schools over the years.
To learn more about our speakers: Gemma Sisia and John Stanley
Please download our Questions and Answers Sheet.
When: Monday 24th February 2025, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Theatrette, Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Centre, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe
Tickets at $25 adult, $15 student
To book, visit ZEDx Women in Africa – Fighting Poverty With Education – Gemma Sisia in Tanzania
Download poster here and please share with family, friends and colleagues.
Funds raised support The School of St Jude.
Enquiries: Suzanne Lees 0400 753 007
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December)
The 16 Days of Activism aim to raise public awareness and mobilise people to bring about change. It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. It was originated by the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991.
In support of this civil society initiative, each year, the UN Secretary-General’s campaign ‘UNiTE to End Violence against Women’ calls for global action to increase worldwide awareness and create opportunities for discussion about challenges and solutions. In 2014, the UNiTE campaign called on governments, UN entities, civil society organizations and individuals across the world to ‘orange their neighbourhoods’ to raise public awareness about the issue of violence against women and girls. Orange is one of the official colours of the UNiTE campaign, symbolizing a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls, orange has become synonymous with events during the 16 Days of Activism. http://www.unwomen.org/en
Club Meetings
The club meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Our main venue is Amora Riverwalk Hotel in Bridge Road, Richmond where we have a one course meal, tea and coffee for $44. Our Award nights in March and August will be at a higher cost of $54. However, in June, July and September we vary our venue and/or have virtual meetings. Please contact info@zontamelbourneonyarra.org.au for more information regarding venues.
FUNDRAISING
Lions Club Opportunity Shop Mt Waverley
Our members volunteer for a week at a time serving behind the counter and assisting customers find treasures. Funds raised go towards supporting our various scholarships and rewards.
Sausage Sizzle – Bunnings Hawthorn
Several times a year, members, together with family and friends of Zonta run the sausage sizzle at Bunnings in Hawthorn. Funds raised go towards supporting our projects, scholarships and rewards.
