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The '''YWCA''' (originally '''Young Women's Christian Association''') is a world-wide organisation, founded in the UK in [[1855]]. It is made of national associations, which have differing aims and methods. The umbrella organisation for the national associations is the World YWCA, based in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]]. |
The '''YWCA''' (originally '''Young Women's Christian Association''') is a world-wide organisation, founded in the UK in [[1855]]. It is made 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 [http://www.ywca.org.uk/youngmums Respect young mums], and was about getting better support for teenage mums. |
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 [http://www.ywca.org.uk/youngmums Respect young mums], and was about getting better support for teenage mums. |
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The original Christian focus is still very strong in many of the national movements, both in Europe and the rest of the world, but some has changed their focus to social activities and gender-related topics only. |
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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. |
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 [[Christianity|Christian]] themes. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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The YWCA (originally Young Women's Christian Association) is a world-wide organisation, founded in the UK in 1855. It is made of national associations, which have differing aims and methods. The umbrella organisation for the national associations is the World YWCA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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.
The original Christian focus is still very strong in many of the national movements, both in Europe and the rest of the world, but some has changed their focus to social activities and gender-related topics only.
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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