Zonta Club of Cebu II joined forces with the Mandaue City government, women NGOs and 52 club members as they each pooled resources to conduct one of the biggest community pantries in Mandaue City. This Zonta community pantry was a service that provided food and other resources directly to locals…
In a bid to help out impoverished residents who were mobility-impaired and those who could not afford medical attention, Zonta Club of Cebu II donated 15 wheelchairs to disabled women in the remote barangay of Pulang Bato, Talamban. Recipients of the wheelchairs enjoyed increased mobility, and will be able to…
The pandemic has limited our social contact with one another, and this is especially true in prisons. The long periods of restriction and suspension of in-person visits have severely impacted prisoners' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. To help female detainees gain easier access to friends, family and legal representatives, Zonta…
The female detainees of the Mandaue City Jail did not have visitation privileges during the peak of COVID-19, with little or no contact with family and friends. Their inventory of hygiene products, clothes and other basic needs was sorely inadequate. The challenges of having the holidays during the pandemic reflect…
Zonta Cebu 2, a dedicated advocate for social empowerment, recently extended its support to the Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) at Mandaue City Jail through generous donations. With a firm commitment to promoting rehabilitation and hope, Zonta Cebu 2 made significant contributions aimed at enriching the lives of those behind…
THE WINNERS OF THE PHOTO COMPETITION applying the theme: “To Raise Awareness and Address Violence Against Women and Girls”. CONGRATULATIONS! GRAND PRIZE WINNER - “Silence of the Lamb”By: Manuel Rodelyn R. Garcia IIIKalibo, AklanPROFESSIONAL CATEGORY FIRST RUNNER UP - “Scream For Justice”By: Emil Jhon B. AgudoSolsona, Ilocos NortePROFESSIONAL CATEGORY SECOND…
The forum “Engaging Men and Boys as Allies in Ending Gender-based Violence,” held at the Mahogany Hall, Oakridge Executive Lounge, sought to create, or intensify, the awareness of the participants on gender-based violence and change their mindset on women. The visible involvement of men, police officers, barangay officials, students from…
Conflict is part of life so people should learn to accept it and learn how to prevent and resolve it, said Dr. Jerry Jurisprudencia, faculty member of Miriam College Department of Psychology, the most suitable speaker for the topic. A person should not make conflict as personal, Dr. Jurisprudencia said.…
