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Month: June 2021

“To the young women of my country, I’d like to say that I know it is hard to be a female or a third gender in our country. But don’t let that stop you from believing in yourself.”

Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA As a young girl, Namrata was raised the same way as her three brothers. The boys in her house didn’t get any preferential treatment. However, as her body began to change after puberty, family and relatives’ perceptions around […]

“If I could go back in time, I would tell my 15-year-old self that you’re not the only one suffering with your mental health. Talk to your teachers, family and friends.”

Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA Nanako had completed her graduation and was looking for volunteering opportunities on the internet when she came across the YWCA and immediately felt motivated to join. What piqued her interest was that the YWCA provided accommodations to international […]

“My idol is Frida Kahlo, who despite all the difficulties with her health and her husband’s betrayals, remained true to herself and her revolutionary ideals.”

Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA Renata was introduced to YWCA Belarus when she was 18 by a teacher at her university. Her volunteer journey began with topics of gender equality and advocacy, then grew to include menstrual health, gynaecological violence, intimate partner violence […]