Nairobi World Council Meeting
Kia Ora, my name is Sonya Struginski full report ...
Y-Dub Club
The Y-Dub club is an informal group for young women in secondary school. full story...
Say No to Violence
This campaign is held every November more information
Register NOW for
ENCORE Our first class starts on March 18th, 2008.
hightlights of 2007
- YWCA Whangarei had three Y-Dub Clubs operating within Whangarei schools.
- Sonya Struginski represented YWCA Whanagrei at the YWCA World Council meeting in Nairobi, Keyna.
- A Girl Savvy Conference was held at Forum North.
- Two Merc recreational outdoor pursuits days were run for Y-Dub club members. This was for 12 - 14 year old girls; focusing on body image, self esteem and leadership skills. One day was held in Auckland and the other at YWCA Whangarei.
- We held the first Parents Inc workshops at He Mataariki School for teen mums.
- Fundraiser - YWCA "Melbourne Fashion Extravaganza" - (Funds raised are going towards Encore and Young women's leadership workshops/resources.
- YWCA Whangarei was part of Everyday Communities working party; this involved planning and assisting with community anti-violence events.
NEW EVENT FOR 2008
YWCA Whangarei is launching its very first ENCORE after breast cancer (gentle) exercise programme.
Encore is a eight week exercise programme designed for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction surgery at any time of their life.
The programme will be held at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre, Ewing Road, Whangarei on 18th March - 11.00am to 1.00pm. Attendance is by enrolment only and your specialist or GP approval is required.
For enrolment and further details contact Margie Crawford Phone YWCA 09 438 2926 or email ydubyouth@xtra.co.nz
WE WELCOME MARGIE CRAWFORD TO OUR TEAM AS YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR
Margie will be facilitating the 
Y-Dub clubs and coordinating the young women’s activities planned over the next few months. She will also be looking at new workshops and activities to offer young women within the community.
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