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A YWCA (originally '''Young Women's Christian Association''') occurs as globe-wide organisation, founded within the UK in 1855. These are manufactured of of national associations, which develop differing aims & methods. A umbrella organisation for the national associations is the Globe YWCA, depending around Geneva, Switzerland.

In the United Kingdom, the title 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 likewise campaigns in issues that affect young women. YWCA's virtually all recent campaign was known as [http://www.ywca.org.uk/youngmums Respect young mums], & was astir experiencing better trend lines for teenaged moms.

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

A YWCA of Hong Kong, unlike its american counterparts, however diarrhea its organization sustaining heavily Christian themes.

YWCA of the USA
The largest and oldest women's organization in the United States. The YWCA represents more than one million women, girls and their families.

YWCA at U.C. Berkeley
Offers a variety of classes (dance, fitness and education), programs and resources for students and the community.

YWCA of Niagara, NY
Provides fitness and health services for women and children of all ages.

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region
The largest YWCA in the United States. It has been providing services to its community since 1909.

YWCA of Richmond, VA
Providing services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as child care programs.

YWCA of Santa Clara Valley
Serves women, girls and families in Silicon Valley by providing child and teen assault prevention, child care, counseling, pregnancy prevention, rape crisis, parent education and employment preparation.

YWCA of Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton
Supports the rights of all women and their families to live free from violence, poverty, and oppression.

YWCA of Banff, Alberta, Canada
A volunteer organization directed by women dedicated to improving the quality of life in Banff. Provides services and programs for the community and its visitors.

YWCA of Australia
Provides opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power to achieve peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.

YWCA of St. Paul
Human services organization dedicated to developing women, girls, and their families. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota.