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…
Mon expérience au Pré-sommet de l’union Africaine sur le Genre
Par FALOLOU Funmilayo Lucrèce YWCA BENIN, Drs en Environnement Santé et Développement Durable La jeunesse était à l’honneur lors du 9ème pré-sommet de l’union…
For the Girls Who Write as Well as the Boys
by Alexandra Martin, World YWCA Intern and Kent State University student I’ve always needed women in my life. Though, I didn’t always know it and…