1977
First Mentorship: Acted as the mother club for the Zonta Club of Kowloon, the second club chartered in Hong Kong.
Zonta International
Zonta International officially started on 8 November 1919. It has become the mother club for more than 3,000 Zonta Clubs worldwide.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong, chartered in 1972, is the first Zonta Club in Hong Kong. The Club is considered a pioneer in service and advocacy projects, implementing Zonta vision and mission in Hong Kong. Throughout 53 years of establishment, the Club is the mother and mentor of 7 other clubs established in Hong Kong in later years.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong, chartered in 1972, is the first Zonta Club in Hong Kong. The Club is considered a pioneer in service and advocacy projects, implementing Zonta vision and mission in Hong Kong. Throughout 53 years of establishment, the Club is the mother and mentor of 7 other clubs established in Hong Kong in later years.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong
Zonta International officially started on 8 November 1919. It has become the mother club for more than 3,000 Zonta Clubs worldwide.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong, chartered in 1972, is the first Zonta Club in Hong Kong. The Club is considered a pioneer in service and advocacy projects, implementing Zonta vision and mission in Hong Kong. Throughout 53 years of establishment, the Club is the mother and mentor of 7 other clubs established in Hong Kong in later years.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong, chartered in 1972, is the first Zonta Club in Hong Kong. The Club is considered a pioneer in service and advocacy projects, implementing Zonta vision and mission in Hong Kong. Throughout 53 years of establishment, the Club is the mother and mentor of 7 other clubs established in Hong Kong in later years.
Mission & Vision
Zonta International officially started on 8 November 1919. It has become the mother club for more than 3,000 Zonta Clubs worldwide.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong, chartered in 1972, is the first Zonta Club in Hong Kong. The Club is considered a pioneer in service and advocacy projects, implementing Zonta vision and mission in Hong Kong. Throughout 53 years of establishment, the Club is the mother and mentor of 7 other clubs established in Hong Kong in later years.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong, chartered in 1972, is the first Zonta Club in Hong Kong. The Club is considered a pioneer in service and advocacy projects, implementing Zonta vision and mission in Hong Kong. Throughout 53 years of establishment, the Club is the mother and mentor of 7 other clubs established in Hong Kong in later years.
Our Development
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1977
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1980
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2019
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2022
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1981
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1972
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Today
1980
Financial Foundation: Established the Zonta Club of Hong Kong Charitable Trust Fund to provide long-term financing for community service and advocacy projects.
2019
Centenary Celebration: Participated in the global 100-year anniversary of Zonta International (founded in 1919).
2022
Golden Jubilee: Celebrated 50 years of empowering women and girls in Hong Kong since its 1972 charter.
1981
Local Growth: Mentorship of the Zonta Club of Hong Kong East, which was inaugurated in 1980 and fully chartered by 1981.
1972
The Zonta Club of Hong Kong was chartered in 1972 as the first Zonta International club in Hong Kong, pioneering service and advocacy for women’s status. Its foundational years were marked by strong leadership, with Karen Loh serving as the first President (1972–74). The club celebrated its 50th Anniversary on July 4, 2022, highlighting its enduring history
Today
Hong Kong Mother Club Status: The club has now mentored and helped establish 7 other Zonta clubs across Hong Kong
Leadership
Executive Board Members
Honorary Members
Past Presidents
Director – Julia Wen
Director – Diana Lai
Kathy Ip
Second Vice President _ Teresa Chan
Carmen Kan
First Vice President – Lui Tong
President – Shirley Chan
Yolanda Yeh
Eva Chan
Eva Ip
Ms Annie S C Wu, SBS. JP
Dame Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP
Mrs Elizabeth Wong, CBE, ISO, JP
The Hon. Maria Tam, GBM, GBS, JP
Prof. Peggy Lam, GBS, OBE, JP
Mrs Selina Chow, GBS, OBE, JP
The Hon. Laura Cha, GBM, GBS, JP
Eva Ip 2022-2024
Nora Leung 2020-22
Yolanda Yeh 2018-20
Doris Chu 2016-18
Thelma Tong 2014-16
Joan Leung 2012-14
Bonnie Kwan Huo 2010-12
Pauline Ng, SBS, 2008-10
Pansy Leung 2006-08
Agnes Chan 2004-06