Quota International, Inc. is a non-profit organization empowering women, children, the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired in local communities around the world. In 1919, five business women inspired to serve, founded Quota International as the first international women’s service organization.
Today, more than 5,000 Quota members, women, men, and youth, come together to help women and children overcome poverty, educational, and workforce challenges in 14 countries.
We Share
Quota members form life-long friendships, having fun serving others through their local clubs. They share a variety of experiences in outreach efforts and fellowship events. Ample opportunities are also made available for members to meet and get to know each other at area and international meetings and conventions and also through Quota’s online communications.
At the core of Quota International's mission are Five Areas of Focus that represent the needs of local communities in which Quota International operates. The work of Quotarians focuses on advocating to empower women, ensuring child development, funding deaf resources, inspiring future leaders, and delivering world service in more than 260 communities around the world.
Advocate to Empower Women
Empowered women establish strong families and communities.
Ensure Child Development
Children whose fundamental needs are met are more likely to stay and succeed in school.
Fund Deaf Resources
Investing in deaf and hard-of-hearing resources creates equal opportunity for all.
Inspire Future Leaders
Promoting responsibility in youth today builds stronger leaders tomorrow.
Deliver World Service
Supporting families in poverty leads to safer and healthier communities.