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We work to advance gender equity by responding to urgent needs in communities, through national advocacy and grassroots initiatives.

Who We Are

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is a movement working for the empowerment, leadership and rights of women, young women and girls in more than 100 countries. The members and supporters include women from many different faiths, ages, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures.

YWCA of India has its headquarters in New Delhi and has its 89 associations across the country. Our organisation strives to eliminate inequality and injustice in India by alliancing with our associations and networking partners with timely intervention in programmes and projects that specifically address the needs of marginalized communities regardless of age, class, caste, creed, religion. We aim at working for the marginalized people, especially women and young children, so that they are able to realize their rights, influence decision making processes and transform power structures. In this journey, YWCA of India also aims at addressing the environmental issues with our partnership with the Government of India and various State Governments, along with the persistent support from corporates, individual donors, and well-wishers.

We Advocate

The YWCA of India actively works to influence policies, regulations and norms which obstruct the rights and leadership potential of women, young women and girls. We bring the voices of young women and girls to the decision-making table. We create opportunities for them to advocate for their rights at global and regional policy-setting platforms such as the African Union, the Commission on the Status of Women and the Human Rights Council.

We Empower

Our training programmes are initiated, driven and facilitated by women and young women. We use a feminist approach, which is inclusive and intergenerational. We also use a human rights-based approach to empower young women and women to become leaders and decision-makers in their communities. We develop skill-based and thematic trainings to respond to the needs. We believe that training one girl or woman means opening the door to an entire community.

We Create Safe Spaces

For the past 160 years, the YWCA of India has provided Safe Spaces to women and girls in the heart of local communities. Through YWCAs in more than 70 countries, the World YWCA is striving to provide safe, inclusive, non-judgmental and confidential spaces for women and girls to discuss issues such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV, and cases of violence.

Our Vision

The YWCA in India continues to be challenged in empowering women and girls to face gender inequities, social and economic disparities, caste-based discrimination and other forms of violence. Today in a world ridden with environmental degradation, violation of human rights, the YWCA as one of the largest women’s movements is in a strong position to be an agent for social change.
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Our Mission

In a changing world with changing needs, the YWCA of India needs to respond effectively with timely intervention in programmes and projects that specifically address the needs of marginalized communities. It calls us to be inclusive of all communities regardless of age, class, caste, creed, religion and to be committed to protecting human dignity and environment.
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Our Values

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is a movement working for the empowerment, leadership and rights of women, young women and girls in more than 100 countries. The members and supporters include women from many different faiths, ages, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures.

Dedication to work based on
our Vision and Mission

Empower and Enlighten for
transformational leadership

Creating
Safe Spaces

Inclusiveness irrespective of
gender, caste, creed & religion

World YWCA

The World YWCA is a global women’s right movement. In over 100 countries, YWCA works with women, young women, and girls across faith, culture, and region. World YWCA is the largest organization of its kind, engaging millions of people each year. The belief is that when women rise to leadership they transform power structures and policies around human rights, gender equality, peace, and justice. When women lead, they are empowered to address global agendas of sustainable development. World YWCA supports young women as they connect, inspire, mobilise and act for transformational change, for a sustainable world.

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State Bank of India

Account Number

11084243070

IFSC Code

SBIN0000691

Branch Name

Main Branch 11,
Parliament Street
New Delhi- 110001

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State Bank of India

Account Number

40081349254

IFSC Code

SBIN0000691

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Main Branch 11,
Parliament Street
New Delhi- 110001