The Zonta Club of Pampanga in the Philippines, District 17—in partnership with Angeles City and SM City Clark—convened to for their Zonta Says NO to Violence against women and children activity.

The women’s desk from the local government units, private companies’ corporate social responsibility department heads, different foundations, non-governmental organizations and students were gathered and raised the flags to join Zonta in their quest to eliminate violence.

The club also recognized three Centennial Champion Awardees and three Centennial Community Awardees for their exemplary contribution to 2019  projects of Zonta.

The highlight of the event is the dance interpretation of “Break the Silence, No to Violence” performed by four groups from different schools in Pampanga. The performances had intense messages on the issue of violence against women.  Also included in the show is the Aeta children’s dance interpretation on the issue of child marriage that is commonly practiced in their community.