Members of the Zonta Club of Austin will celebrate the 94th anniversary of Zonta International on Nov. 12 at Sterling State Bank during the monthly business meeting. Zonta International was founded Nov. 8, 1919.

Zonta International has been on the front lines of global and local efforts to help women overcome barriers to equal education, health care, legal rights, credit and employment through education, service and advocacy programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation.

Zonta Club of Austin President Linda Miller said, “The active engagement and participation of women in policy making and strategy development, and the creation of gender-sensitive programs are both vital for the full attainment of the goals of gender equality, education, sustainable development and the elimination of all forms of discrimination and harmful practices against them.”

Founded in Buffalo, N.Y., the organization now has nearly 30,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs in 63 countries and geographic areas.

Zontians worldwide have provided more than $22 million for international projects benefiting more than eight million women in more than 65 countries.