YWCA

The YWCA (originally Young Women's Christian Association) is a world-wide organisation, founded in the UK in 1855. It is made of of national associations, which have differing aims and methods. The umbrella organisation for the national associations is the World YWCA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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In the United Kingdom, the name has been truncated to YWCA England & Wales as Christianity no longer plays an integral part in the organisation. YWCA England & Wales concentrates on informal education (youth work), information and signposting for young women growing up in disadvantaged areas. It also campaigns on issues that affect young women. YWCA's most recent campaign was called Respect young mums, and was about getting better support for teenage mums.

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The YWCA of U.S.A. is an organizational member of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, which advocates gun control.

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The YWCA of Hong Kong, unlike its western counterparts, still runs its organization with heavy Christian themes.

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Geneva: Geneva (French: Gen?ve) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland located where Lake Geneva (French: Lac L?man, but the Genevois and Genevoise are fond of calling it Lac de Gen?ve) empties into the Rh?ne River. It is the capital of the Canton of Geneva. The population of the city is 185,526 (2...

Switzerland: The Swiss Confederation or Switzerland (Latin: Confoederatio Helvetica) is a landlocked federal republic in Europe, bordering Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. The country has a strong tradition of political and military neutrality, but also of international co-operation, and is hom...

YWCA related Images and Photos (experimental)

YWCA The Friendly Road

YWCA The Friendly Road