Young Women for Awareness,
Agency, Advocacy & Accountability
“Through YW4A, young women have the opportunity to take part in several activities that help young women develop a better understanding of the obstacles and problems that they face in society…I hope that we, as young women, reach a point where we are able to lead change, contribute to raising awareness of women’s issues, and train other young women who need to know and demand their rights and protect themselves,”
Wallah, 23, Ramallah, Palestine.
The YW4A Initiative’s strategic objective is to defend and expand the fulfilment of young women’s rights to dignity, bodily integrity and equal participation in decision-making, through the implementation of gender-just policies and laws in Egypt, Kenya, Palestine and South Sudan.
YW4A supports the agency and capacity building of 17,540 young women and 27 women’s rights and faith-based organisations in Egypt, Kenya, Palestine and South Sudan. The objective to enhance their individual and collective transformative actions to advocate and hold decision-makers accountable for women’s rights. This is to be achieved through four interconnected and intrinsically linked pathways.
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🌟 Consultancy Opportunity! 🌟
The World YWCA is seeking qualified consultants for the… External End Evaluation of the Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy, and Accountability (#YW4A) programme.
📆 Deadline: 17 February 2025
🔗 More information: https://www.worldywca.org/team/consultancy-external-end-evaluation/
🔹 Clarification Notice:
We’ve received inquiries about the YW4A External End Evaluation (ETE) consultancy. To ensure transparency and equal access to information, we have compiled and shared these clarifications publicly.
📌 Read the clarifications here: https://www.worldywca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/YW4A-End-Evaluation-ETE-CFAs-002.pdf
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Through the #YW4A initiative, Beatrice Nyabwonda, a young leader from Kenya, joined #svri2024 to …amplify young women’s voices in advocacy. She shared insights on the Feminist Consultation Methodology, which ensures young women actively shape research and advocacy efforts.
💬 “Attending the SVRI Forum 2024 was an opportunity to deepen my commitment to advancing women’s rights and addressing gender-based violence, a cause I actively champion through the YW4A programme. I was particularly eager to connect with experts, share insights from the projects we have implemented in Kenya, and highlight the feminist consultation methodology we use in our advocacy and research.”
Beatrice’s experience highlights YW4A’s impact in creating safe spaces for young women to lead change. ✨
Read more: https://yw4a.org/yw4a-stories-of-leadership-beatrices-svri2024-story/
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🌟Consultancy Opportunity!🌟
The World YWCA is seeking qualified consultants for the …External End Evaluation of the Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy, and Accountability (#YW4A) programme.
📆 Deadline: 17 February 2025,
🔗 More information: https://www.worldywca.org/team/consultancy-external-end-evaluation/
🌟 Meet Hala A-Rishq: Showcasing #YW4A’s Impact on Young Women in Palestine 🌟
…Through the #YW4A programme, Hala participated in the #RiseUp! Methodology leadership training, which marked a turning point in her life.
💬 Hala shares:
“Through the training, I gained the tools and skills necessary to confront the challenges I face, which greatly boosted my self-confidence.”
Hala now creates safe spaces for young women, training them on key issues such as domestic violence, electronic blackmail, and political participation. She created a support group for young women in Anata refugee camp, building a community for sharing knowledge and encouraging participation in decision-making processes.
Hala’s journey highlights the transformative power of the YW4A initiative and leadership training in building a future where young women thrive. 🌍
📖 Read more about Hala’s inspiring story and the impact of YW4A: https://yw4a.org/yw4a-stories-of-leadership-hala-a-rishq-showcases-yw4as-impact-on-young-women-in-palestine/
Faith to Action Network Equality Now KIT Royal Tropical Institute Young Women's Christian Association – YWCA Kenya YWCA Palestine Christian Agency For Peace and Development
🌟 Consultancy Opportunity! 🌟
The World YWCA is seeking qualified consultants for the… External End Evaluation of the Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy, and Accountability (#YW4A) programme.
📆 Deadline: 17 February 2025,
🔗 More information: https://www.worldywca.org/team/consultancy-external-end-evaluation/
Meet Tala Hamdan, a passionate youth and human rights activist from Palestine. Through the #YW4A …programme, Tala participated in the #RiseUp! Methodology training, connecting with young women globally and advocating for women’s rights.
💬 Tala shares:
“The training helped me build new relationships with young women from various communities, academic, and social backgrounds. We shared expertise, experiences, and ideas while gaining new knowledge to advocate for women’s rights and achieve social justice.”
Through the YW4A programme, Tala gained opportunities to share her knowledge with young women, including refugees, through platforms like the Sharek Youth Forum and Ramallah Women’s Training Center (RWTC). She also attended meetings and training with women from across the globe.
Tala’s journey highlights how supporting young women through international collaboration creates lasting impact. 🌐
Read more about Tala's inspiring story and the impact of YW4A: https://yw4a.org/yw4a-stories-of-leadership-tala-hamdans-extraordinary-opportunity-on-a-personal-and-professional-level/
Faith to Action Network Equality Now KIT Royal Tropical Institute Young Women's Christian Association – YWCA Kenya YWCA Palestine Ibrahimia Media Center – مركز الإبراهيمية للإعلامr
Christian Agency For Peace and Development
🌟 Consultancy Opportunity! 🌟
The World YWCA is seeking qualified consultants for the… External End Evaluation of the Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy, and Accountability (#YW4A) programme.
📆 Deadline: 17 February 2025,
🔗 More information on the consultancy and how to apply: https://www.worldywca.org/team/consultancy-external-end-evaluation/
Faith to Action Network Equality Now KIT Royal Tropical Institute Young Women's Christian Association – YWCA Kenya YWCA Palestine Ibrahimia Media Center – مركز الإبراهيمية للإعلام Christian Agency For Peace and Development
YW4A EVENTS
THE CONSORTIUM
The programme, led by the World YWCA, is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, by a consortium of eight core partners and 22 local women’s rights and faith-based organisations.
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