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Transforming lives since 1896
The YWCA is a global movement committed to advancing the empowerment, leadership, and rights of women, young women, and girls across over 100 countries.
In India, the YWCA of India has been a pioneering force in the women’s rights movement for 129 years. Through its 93 local associations, the YWCA of India works tirelessly to combat gender-based inequality in India through our intervention programmes and projects, focusing on marginalized communities and individuals, regardless of age, caste, religion, or financial background.
We advocate for equal job opportunities, equal rights, sexual and reproductive health, and the eradication of all forms of violence against women and young children. This includes combatting various human rights violations such as forced labor, sex trafficking, forced marriage, child labor, and female genital mutilation. In the 21st century, it is unacceptable that millions of women and children still lack the rights to lead dignified lives. Gender-based violence, in all its forms, can be overcome through empowerment, particularly by those who understand it best: survivors, grassroots organizations, and frontline leaders.
Since its establishment in 1896, the YWCA of India has actively supported, conducted, and funded numerous projects, directly benefiting over a million people.
The YWCA of India is dedicated to making a difference both at the community level and on a broader scale. We work to address systemic issues, including inadequate government policies and enforcement, by offering vocational skills training for women to empower them economically, providing educational opportunities for children, and eradicating harmful social norms. We actively build civil society coalitions and foster social movements to drive grassroots change. Through our campaigns and advocacy, we are committed to being accountable for the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals – 2030.
Areas of Work
Empowering women through livelihood opportunities and skill development for financial independence and an improved quality of life, lifting households out of poverty.
Livelihood and Skill Development
Engaging and supporting young women leaders in advocacy and policy making to eradicate violence and discrimination against women.
Young Women Catalysts for Change
Enabling voices and providing spaces and channels to amplify them. Building up equitable civic participation for problem solving.
Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Providing and promoting education for the holistic development of a child to nurture them as responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Education
Empowering women to be change agents to champion efforts for combating gender based violence.
Women Against Violence
Creating safe physical and online spaces for open, judgment-free conversations.
Creating Safe Spaces
Identifying social issues and developing sustainable solutions for intersectional development of the discriminated communities.
Social Justice and Inclusion
Empowering women for leadership through training and instilling values to foster balanced, resilient social structures.
Women Leadership Development
Advocate and take collective actions to change narratives and overcome the resistance of social stigma related to SRHR.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Rebuilding, rehabilitating, and offering allied support to those in need.
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation
Provide issue based awareness and capacity building training for groups on request.
Trainings and Capacity Building
Impact over 129 Years
129 years of social transformation
Impacted over 12 million women in India
Through 129 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.
YWCA of India - A Footprint Mapping
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Rise Up! Phase IV
Rise Up! Phase IV is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DEFAT). The programme is being implemented by World YWCA with YWCA member associations in each implementing country, led by Rise up leads in each county.
The programme is being implemented in 9 countries (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand).
The goal of the programme is that Young women are confident leaders who create safe spaces and networks and inspire other young women to build an inclusive society, imparting inter-generational leadership within the YWCA movement. We plan to impact over 6000 young women aged between 18-30 years through the Rise Up! Programme.
YWCA of India is a part of the Project and in its Phase IV plans to support over 6,000 women aged 18 to 30 years to know and claim their human rights, build, and exercise their leadership capabilities and to work collectively to mobilise for change. During this nationwide programme implementation, participants learn leadership skills, and discuss social issues affecting young women in their communities and how to deal with those issues including capacity building.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The agenda for Sustainable Development which includes a set of 17 goals was developed as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart, are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. – https://sdgs.un.org/goals
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.
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development