We support young women's leadership, safe spaces, sexuality & health, and economic independence.

 
 
 
 
 

The YWCA works right across the country.

We're advocating for equal pay, providing micro-finance for women entrepreneurs, running leadership programmes for young women, offering emergency accommodation for people in need, operating hostels, and so much more.

 
 
 
 
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We're part of the largest women's movement in the world, founded over 160 years ago.

World YWCA is in 120 countries, reaching over 25 million women. 

YWCA has been active in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1878.

 
 

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Meet our brand ambassador, Maisy Bentley. Maisy is a fierce advocate for youth, gender equality and fighter against mental health stigma, and an all round trail blazin' kick ass young woman. We're super excited to have her join the Y whanau! Follow link in bio to learn more about Maisy and why we love her ❤️ @maisybentley #womenyoushouldknow #ywcaaotearoanz #ambassador #advocate #nztrailblazers #mentalhealthstigma #youth #genderequality #manawahine
Kindness is a free and limitless resource, so spread it around! And don’t forget to share lots with yourself. 💕 #worldkindnessday
This was a historic week for women and minorities in America, with voters sending the first Black, Native American, and Muslim women to the halls of Congress and governor’s mansions, as well as electing America’s first opening gay Governor ✊🇺🇸 #timearechanging #thepeoplehavespoken #midterms2018 Awesome artwork by @kylehiltonillo for @huffpost
We are conditioned as women from such a young age that our value is determined more by how we look, than by our character. Lets stop worrying about being pretty, and focus instead on being pretty awesome. Let’s stop counting calories and instead count all our good qualities and achievements💪❤️😘 Image via @businesschicks
The👏future👏is👏equal👏 We could not agree more. Awesome pic by @badass.femme 😎💕
@lordemusic knows what’s up (via @ywcaaustralia).