INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, JULY 11The Zonta Club Kathmandu was recognized with the prestigious Zonta
Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award on 29 June at the 66th Zonta International Convention held in Brisbane, Australia, in the presence
of over 1,700 convention participants from about 64 countries.
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The Zonta Club Kathmandu was one of six clubs out of the 1,133 clubs of Zonta International to receive this distinguished award, which
acknowledges the club's outstanding service and advocacy projects benefiting women and girls in Nepal.The award was presented by Ute
Scholtz, President of Zonta International, to Ava Shah, President of Zonta Club Kathmandu
This recognition highlights the club's commitment and dedicated efforts to improve the lives of women and girls through meaningful projects
and advocacy initiatives.
"We are incredibly honored to receive this award," said President Ava Shah
"It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our members who strive to make a difference in our community
We are committed to continuing our efforts to empower women and girls and to advocate for gender equality."Shreejana Rana, Governor of Zonta
Club District 25, led an eight-member delegation from Nepal to the convention held from 27-30 June
Participants from Nepal included Ava Shah, Meera Jyoti, Beena Rana, Neelima Shrestha, Monica Thapa, Binita Nepali, and Sylvia Basyal.Zonta
Club of Kathmandu's recognition at such a significant international platform underscores the impact of its service and advocacy work and its
alignment with Zonta International's mission to build a better world for women and girls.
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