Our National Philanthropy
The National Philanthropy of Sigma Psi Zeta is to combat the violence against womxn in its varied forms. This includes, but is not by any means limited to, the following: rape, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, exploitation, the trafficking of womxn and children, the abuse of migrant workers, intimidation at work, child abuse, harassment, and spousal abuse. Any kind of physical, emotional or mental duress constitutes violence.
How do we accomplish this?
Volunteer at domestic violence shelters
Volunteer at local women’s centers
Sponsor or attend conferences and meetings that empower women’s rights
Lend support to women that need this specific type support and seek help for them
Help to stop violations against female refugees and asylum-seekers
Advocate for political causes that affect such demographics
Attend and host self-defense workshops and classes
Collaborate artistically and educationally with other women-of-color
Donate proceeds of activities to organizations that support this same cause
Organize collection drives and secure in-kind donations for local charities and domestic violence shelters
Why is this important to us?
By adopting this ethic within our sorority, we immediately become involved in a demographic that we seek to support and empower ourselves and those who were affected by any form of violence to speak up. Historically oppressed by tradition and objectified in the eyes of the contemporary media to be physically powerless, emotionally isolated, and mentally voiceless, we work together to advocate for womxn’s right for education, development, liberation, and growth. We also encourage and prepare ourselves and others to become undergraduates and alumnae of institutions of higher education. In addition, we encourage others to remain attentive and observant of their surroundings. Attacks are likely to happen at universities and colleges all across the nation.
Violence affects the lives of millions of womxn worldwide, in all socio-economic and educational classes. It breaks off cultural and religious barriers, impeding the right of womxn to participate fully in society. Violence against womxn takes a dismaying variety of forms, and constitutes a violation of basic human rights.
The syzters of Sigma Psi Zeta stand united behind our philanthropy, on both an organizational and individual level.