YWCA

The World YWCA is the umbrella organization of the global network of the YWCA, a movement of women working for social and economic change around the world. It advocates for young women’s leadership, peace, justice, human rights and sustainable development, both on a grassroots and global scale. It is the largest women’s organization in the world, and the second oldest organization of its kind, second only to the Relief Society.^[1][2][3] The full name of the organization is the World Young Women's Christian Association and is currently based in Geneva, Switzerland...
Read more at:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_YWCA

Official Website: www.worldywca.org

National Office

Who We Are...

YWCA Canada is the country’s oldest largest women's multi-service organization. With 33 Member Associations operating in more than 400 districts and communities across the country, our Turning Point Programs for Women™ - which address personal safety, economic security and well-being – reach out to 1 million women and girls in nine provinces and one territory. YWCA is the largest national provider of shelter to women, serving 25,000 women, children and teen girls including 6,000 fleeing domestic violence each year. We are the largest provider of literacy, life skills, employment and counselling programs in the country, and the second largest provider of childcare services. YWCA Canada is a member association of the World YWCA which unites 25 million women and girls worldwide and spans 125 countries.

Official Website: www.ywcacanada.ca/en





Ring of Distinction
Inscription ~women~ in 5 languages
Awarded to Hamilton's Award Recipients