The first Area Meeting of Area 2, Zonta District 25 Biennium 2024-2026, took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the theme ‘Breaking Barriers–Transforming Lives’. Delegates from across the region, including 22 Zontians from Bangladesh and over 56 Zontians from Nepal, attended the meeting, highlighting Zonta’s core values of empowerment, education, and advocacy for women and girls.

Area Director Ztn Meera Jyoti presided over the event, which was convened by District Foundation Ambassador Co-Chair Ztn Seema Golchha. Participating clubs reflected on their activities and renewed their commitment to driving meaningful change.

The event reaffirmed Zonta’s commitment to advocacy, service, and empowering women and girls. It further reinforced Zonta International’s Climate Justice goal, highlighting the importance of sustainable action and environmental responsibility while recognising women’s essential role in safeguarding the planet for future generations.

Dr Zareen Delawar, Governor of District 25, highlighted the critical intersection of gender equality and environmental responsibility, “It is inspiring to connect with fellow Zontians from Nepal and Bangladesh, sharing our stories and drawing strength from one another. We are united in our mission to address climate change, which affects us all.”

The meeting also included Immediate Past District Governor Ztn Shreejana Rana, District Treasurer Ztn Khadija Afzal, District Secretary Ztn Aniza Choudhury, and Vice Area 2 Director Ztn Zaheeda Khatoon, along with several District 25 Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs, and club presidents.

Manashi Pandit from Zonta Club Kathmandu was honoured with the Zonta International Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship.