Our Philanthropy
In 1999, the SYZters of Sigma Psi Zeta (SYZ) formally adopted our national philanthropy: to combat violence against womxn. This includes, but is not by any means limited to: 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.
The first Asian-interest sorority to take on this very worthwhile cause, SYZ hopes to bring awareness to our universities and communities at large of this issue. For over 15 years, SYZters have built a campaign to help those affected by this tragic violence, to educate the community about the nature of this problem, and to empower our SYZters to make a lasting commitment to the issue of violence against womxn.
SYZ was one of the first Greek organizations to officially partner with the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign. By aligning ourselves with this White House initiative, we hope to broaden our network and support in this shared fight. This is our personal commitment to help keep all safe from sexual assault by being part of the solution and not another bystander.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we do our part to contribute to the ongoing conversation. In the past, we have hosted awareness campaigns, fundraisers, workshops, and movie screenings, and have supported other organizations in hosting theirs. We also support off-campus organizations throughout the Lincoln area and foster internal panels and events to strengthen our efforts.
The first Asian-interest sorority to take on this very worthwhile cause, SYZ hopes to bring awareness to our universities and communities at large of this issue. For over 15 years, SYZters have built a campaign to help those affected by this tragic violence, to educate the community about the nature of this problem, and to empower our SYZters to make a lasting commitment to the issue of violence against womxn.
SYZ was one of the first Greek organizations to officially partner with the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign. By aligning ourselves with this White House initiative, we hope to broaden our network and support in this shared fight. This is our personal commitment to help keep all safe from sexual assault by being part of the solution and not another bystander.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we do our part to contribute to the ongoing conversation. In the past, we have hosted awareness campaigns, fundraisers, workshops, and movie screenings, and have supported other organizations in hosting theirs. We also support off-campus organizations throughout the Lincoln area and foster internal panels and events to strengthen our efforts.
IT'S ON US
The sisters of Xi Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. take the pledge:
To RECOGNIZE that non-consensual sex is sexual assault. To IDENTIFY situations in which sexual assault may occur. To INTERVENE in situations where consent has not or cannot be given. To CREATE an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable and survivors are supported. |
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.