Community Development Projects
Interventions and funding for the disadvantaged communities to enhance socio-economic well-being, quality of life, and women’s leadership.
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Transforming lives since 1896
A movement rooted in justice, equity and the belief that every woman and every child deserves the opportunity to lead a life of freedom and purpose.
The YWCA is a global movement committed to advancing the empowerment, leadership, and rights of women, young women, and girls across more than 100 countries.
In India, the YWCA has been a pioneering force in the women’s rights movement for 130 years. Through its 94 local associations, the YWCA of India works across communities to challenge gender-based inequality and create opportunities for people who are too often left behind.
We believe that lasting change begins when people have the power, knowledge and opportunity to shape their own lives.
From Local Action to Lasting Change
The YWCA of India remains committed to making a difference both at the community level and on a broader scale. Through our programmes, partnerships, campaigns and advocacy, we continue to work towards a society where women, young people and children can live with dignity, equality and opportunity – while holding ourselves accountable to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Areas of Work
Empowering communities.
Advancing equality.
Creating lasting change.
Supporting disadvantaged communities through targeted interventions, funding, and women’s leadership.
Women Against Violence
Empowering women to be change agents to champion efforts for combating gender based violence.
Livelihood and Skill Development
Empowering women through livelihood opportunities and skill development for financial independence and an improved quality of life, lifting households out of poverty.
Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Enabling voices and providing spaces and channels to amplify them. Building up equitable civic participation for problem solving.
Young Women Catalysts for Change
Engaging and supporting young women leaders in advocacy and policy making to eradicate violence and discrimination against women.
Education
Providing and promoting education for the holistic development of a child to nurture them as responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Creating Safe Spaces
Creating safe physical and online spaces for open, judgment-free conversations.
Social Justice and Inclusion
Identifying social issues and developing sustainable solutions for intersectional development of the discriminated communities.
Women Leadership Development
Empowering women for leadership through training and instilling values to foster balanced, resilient social structures.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Advocate and take collective actions to change narratives and overcome the resistance of social stigma related to SRHR.
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation
Rebuilding, rehabilitating, and offering allied support to those in need.
Trainings and Capacity Building
Provide issue based awareness and capacity building training for groups on request.
ENGAGED WITH
300+ schools and colleges.
Socio, economic, community leaders.
40+ international NGOs & world leaders.
OUTREACHED
Through 10,000+ volunteers and supporters.
Through Community Development Projects in 150+ minority communities.
SUPPORTED
200+ civil bodies & NGOs.
350+ voluntary initiatives.
90+ youth led projects.
PROMOTED
1000+ young women leaders.
220+ livelihood opportunities for women.
150+ safe space projects for women.
TRAINED
Through 94 local associations nationwide.
Vocational training in different sectors.
Economic independence programs for vulnerable communities.
ADVOCATED
POSH awareness.
Crisis intervention & counseling centers.
Policy formulation with government & legal bodies.
Impact over 130 Years
130 years of social transformation
Impacted over 12 million women in India
Through 130 years of impact oriented activities, YWCA has contributed to the fundamental shift of accelerating societal change and strengthening the agenda for a radical change in the lives of women and girls in India. With the collaborative efforts of partner organizations and supporters we are constantly evolving as a Movement to encourage young women leadership and with continued community engagements eliminate the inequalities in multiple areas of women’s life and build a more resilient nation.
A network of action and impact
Across India, YWCA communities create spaces, services and opportunities that support people at every stage of life.
RiseUp!
Phase IV
A global leadership programme empowering young women to know their rights, build their leadership capabilities and create change in their communities.
6,000+young women
aged 18–30
aged 18–30
9countries
across the region
across the region
RiseUp! Phase IV is supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by World YWCA with YWCA member associations across nine countries.
- India
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
Building confident young women who lead, connect and create change.
RiseUp! equips young women with the confidence, knowledge and leadership capabilities to know and claim their human rights, create safe spaces and networks, and inspire others to take action.
India is part of the RiseUp! movement.
Through Phase IV, YWCA of India is supporting young women across the country to strengthen their leadership, understand and claim their rights, and work collectively to create positive change in their communities.
2030
UN SDG
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
YWCA has been an active and ambitious promoter of the SDG goals by working hand in hand with communities, volunteers and civil bodies against violence and discrimination of women and children, ensuring education and livelihood trainings for socio-economic empowerment.