YW4A Stories of Leadership: Salsabil – How I Became a Catalyst for Women’s Rights
June 20, 2025
Before joining the programme, I was shy and hesitant to take initiative. I cared deeply about women’s issues, but I
Category: Stories
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Yasmine, What Claiming Space Looks Like
May 12, 2025
Photo: Yasmine. Yasmine, a young woman from Jerusalem, Palestine, has transformed her experience under occupation into a powerful story of
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Sidel on Raising a Child, Getting Justice, and Reclaiming Her Life
February 14, 2025
I am a young woman who went through domestic violence. Photo: “This is my story…” Sidel Clementine, a Trainer of
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Melody Breaking Chains and Welding Her Future
December 16, 2024
Melody Miriuki, from Meru County in Kenya, married at 20, shortly after completing high school. With no formal skills or
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Lina’s Fight for Change and Recognition
December 16, 2024
Lina Al-Khatib is a young woman from Palestine who has actively participated in several YW4A initiatives, including the World YWCA
Poetry: A South Sudanese Girl’s Future Matters
December 16, 2024
This is an original poem by Adeng Malual, aka Ella, a young woman leader and YW4A ToT from Juba,
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Suad’s SVRI2024 Story
December 16, 2024
The Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy, and Accountability (YW4A) initiative actively identifies and maximises opportunities for young women to
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Yasmin’s SVRI2024 Story
December 16, 2024
Photo: Yasmin Adnan Ala’Eddin, a young woman leader and YW4A peer educator from Jerusalem, Palestine. The Young Women for Awareness,
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Beatrice’s SVRI2024 Story
December 13, 2024
Photo: Beatrice Nyabwonda, a young woman leader and YW4A peer educator from Kisii, Kenya. The Young Women for Awareness, Agency,
YW4A Stories of Leadership: Hala A-Rishq Showcases YW4A’s Impact on Young Women in Palestine
December 11, 2024
Photo: Hala Al-Rishq (wearing pink) in a group photo with students after conducting a training Initially facing challenges in understanding