The dream of a university has become easier to obtain through the Zonta Club of New Providence’s annual move to increase its scholarship fund by $5,000.

 “So it was a natural step for us at the Zonta Club of New Providence to recognize that we had to do more in such a tight economy. And we have such a wonderful group of outstanding, determined women who want to give back to society that it was a unanimous decision for us all to come together and increase the education fund.”

The grant fund is allocated by COB every year to a mature female student — at least 25 years old — who has earned an associate degree and wants to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The new endowment was established in honor of entrepreneur, philanthropist and humanitarian Betty Kelly Kenning at COB to continually fund the higher education pursuits of mature female students.

The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) recently raised and donated $10,000 to assist in the construction of the country’s first transition home at the Ranfurly Homes for Children.

The donation was part of the proceeds from Zonta’s “Tapas N Jazz” event. The ZCNP, in partnership with the Ranfurly Homes, hosted the evening of fun and elegance earlier in the year to help generate much-needed funds to get the non-profit children’s home closer to its target of building transition homes.

Zonta  advocate at the international, national and local levels on issues related to human rights and gender equality. At the international level, Zonta International advocates on global issues primarily through the United Nations (UN) and Council of Europe. At the national level, Zonta districts, areas and clubs take action in support of, or in opposition to, legislation on issues affecting women and girls. At the local level, Zonta clubs monitor laws and policies and their impact on women, participate in hearings and public meetings with local politicians and administrators, and host speakers and panels to raise awareness about issues affecting women in their local communities.

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Members of Zonta Bahamas recently teamed up with University of the Bahamas nursing students and officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force to "paint the town orange" as a part of the "Say No to Violence against Women and Girls" campaign. Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell tied the first orange bow on Christie Park. Scores of Zontians and students of the University of the Bahamas nursing programme took to Nassau Street, from Meeting Street to UB, tying bows on trees and lamp posts, erecting signs, and handing out flyers to motorists. They also took time out to speak to residents about the importance of stopping violence against women and men, boys and girls

For 2018. some 25 unemployed young women were empowered and equipped for the workforce after completing the Zonta Club’s  Workforce Readiness Training Program.  The women graduated from the three-week program, , during a special ceremony at Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), Old Trail Road. Five of them were awarded scholarships to further their education at BTVI.

The program, now in its sixtj year, is a public/private initiative sponsored by The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute and the Zonta Club of New Providence whose mission is to focus on the upliftment and empowerment of women through service. 

It comprises a soft-skills component which includes character traits, interpersonal and communication skills, character traits, attitudes and career attributes.

ach year on 8 March, we celebrate Zonta Rose Day in conjunction with International Women's Day. In many countries around the world, International Women’s Day is a day when women are recognized for their achievements regardless of their differences.

This Rose Day, we invite you to recognize someone special in your life and show your appreciation by making a donation to the Rose Fund in their honor.

Your donation to the Rose Fund enables Zonta to continue supporting projects and programs that empower women and girls worldwide. With each donation, you can send your honoree a special email with a personalized message to let them know that they have made a difference in your life.

The Zonta Club of New Providence each year hosts a Tapas N Jazz  mini-concert series.  A showcase of local jazz talent to raise funds for two of the organization’s major causes: The empowerment of women and children.  The event brings the country one step closer to its first Transition Home at the Ranfurly Home for children, a much-needed housing facility for children who have been raised in the Home but are required to move out as they come of age.

Proceeds from this event every year also fund the training of more than 20 unemployed women during Zonta Club of New Providence’s annual Workforce Readiness Program. This initiative equips participants – who vary in ages from 20-40 - with work skills over a 3-week training to help them get back into the working world.

Members of the Zonta Club of New Providence every first Saturday in December, host an elegant Wine Dinner event held at Old Fort Bay , under various themes like "Viva Libre"., Great Gasby.  The evening features foods, wines and live themed entertainment.

All proceeds go to the Club's major projects supporting girls and women in the community."