World Ywca

About the World YWCA

The World Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide.

It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, and has been at the forefront of raising the status of women since it was founded in 1894.

The World YWCA develops women’s leadership to find local solutions to the global inequalities women face. Each year, it reaches more than 25 million women and girls through work in 22,000 communities. This grassroots development experience shapes the organisation’s global advocacy agenda. YWCA work is inspired by Christian principles and a commitment to women’s full and equal participation in society. It is a volunteer membership movement, inclusive of women from many faiths, backgrounds and cultures.

Vision:

A fully inclusive world where justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and care for the environment are promoted and sustained through women’s leadership.

Purpose:

The purpose of the World YWCA is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls around the world to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and a sustainable environment for all people.

For more information log on to - www.worldywcaindia.org


Upcoming Events
Dharna for The Norway child custody case on February 28th 2012 between 11.00 am to 4.00 pm at Traffic circle near Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi

National E- Workshop (Western and Northern region)- 10th & 11th March 2012 at YWCA of India, New Delhi


Calender of events
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Local News:
  • Local associations can apply  to the World Council of Churches Stewards Programme for a hands-on learning experience at the WCC Central Committee meeting, 23 August – 7 September 2012, in Crete, Greece. Check on the website of WCC for more information.
  • Admissions open for the working women's hostel for North East Women. Log on to www.ywcaofdelhi.org  for more details
  • The YWCA of India is organising a music competition on the issues of women, human rights or environment. The most creative, hip, folk based song would be selected. Send in your entries latest by May15th 2012 (CD form) to YWCA of India, 10 Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001
  • Vacancies for General Secretary, 3 Hostel Secretaries , 2 Programme Secretaries at the YWCA of Bombay. Email at ywcaadm@rediffmail.com for any further information