Self-affirmation journey
I have been a feminist all my life. I wasn’t aware of it until I was reaching my twenties and when I started to…
Feminist Myths We Must Get Rid Of!
Feminist. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that word? Man-hating? Hairy? Unhygienic? Angry? Although one out of a…
From Bamako to International Geneva
A coffee in my hand from the cafeteria of the press club at the United Nations was my morning routine for 3 weeks during…
The Amazing, Bold, and Transformed Me
I am an amazing woman, full of love and purpose, and confident about whom I am I came to this world on a journey…
Driving Transformative change
One of my favourite quotes is by Eleanor Roosevelt: “…..tho the responsibility seems great, I’ll just do my best and trust in God.” For…
For a world free of discrimination
Written by Daniela Zelaya, Communications Associate, World YWCA “When I found out at 14 that I was HIV-positive, I didn’t think I would live to…
Change Starts With Us!
By Sahita Pierre-Antoine Over the summer, I had the opportunity to interview Islindy, a Board Member of the local chapter of the YWCA here…
The Stigma Around Caring for Your Mental Health
Written by Andrea Thaxton Overwhelmed. Stressed. Depressed. Burned-out. Giving up. Throwing in the towel. These are all terms people frequently use to describe their…
Creating a New Me
My Name is Mekdelawit Desta and I am a volunteer at the YWCA in Ethiopia. I was given the incredible opportunity to participate in…
Expanding My Horizons through AU
My name is Rose Robert Manumba, I am a lawyer and a Program Coordinator at the YWCA of Tanzania. I had the opportunity to attend…