Serelle Carr is from the Boston area in Massachusetts. She is currently studying at Colgate University, pursuing a major in peace and conflict studies and a minor in french. Serelle is passionate about advocacy, justice, and the international sector. She is studying the disproportionate effects of war and conflict that […]
“What encourages me to continue advocacy is an intergenerational dialogue where everyone across all generations learn, understand, and stimulate each other. It enables me to recognize that we young women have the potential to transform society. Without the dialogue, an inclusive society can never come true.” Nanako Tojo, Japan. Just […]
For Week Without Violence 2021, we marked the theme “Intergenerational Action for Gender-Based Violence: Co-Creating the Future.” On ThursdayinBlack, we compiled messages from intergenerational leaders from the YWCA movement to join us and raise their voices against gender-based violence (GBV). We received many impactful messages, from leaders all around the world. […]
In July 2021, the World YWCA called young women across the YWCA movement to apply to become part of the Leadership Cohort Programme 2021. Originally known as the World YWCA internship programme and supported by the centennial YWCA World Service Council, the Leadership Cohort programme offers young women the opportunity to […]
Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA Ten-year-old Maureen was working as a nanny miles away from her village for less than USD 7 a month. By 12 years of age, she had lost her father, her step-father and even her mother. On several occasions, […]
Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA For Sasha, the YWCA has been a springboard into a career as a gender rights activist. It was through this platform that, for the first time, she experienced women’s unity and a respectful attitude towards women’s issues. Raised […]
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 […]
Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA Isabelle grew up in a part of Cameroon where people did not discriminate between boys and girls. But at the age of 16, her family relocated to northern Cameroon, where she experienced a cultural shock. Here, girls […]
Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA Kosalina was born to Sri Lankan parents in Lebanon where Eastern and Western cultures co-existed. She was living under a more western influence though. When she was 9, her family relocated to Sri Lanka where communities were […]
Get inspired by stories of change, take action by donating to World YWCA. Lidya had completed her education and was working as a physician at a public health centre before she joined the YWCA in Ethiopia. She always wanted to give back to her community in a meaningful way and […]
