Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
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Description
The first Young Women's Christian Association was created in 1855 in England. Mary Jane Kinnaird founded the North London Home for nurses who traveled during the Crimean War. It combined with Emma Robarts Prayer Union in 1877 to form the YWCA.
The YWCA of the United States was founded in 1858. It is a nonprofit organization founded in the 1850s dedicated to empowering and supporting women. Current programs fight for racial equality, sexual violence support, health care, and child care. There are also efforts to provide education and job opportunities
The YWCA of the United States was founded in 1858. It is a nonprofit organization founded in the 1850s dedicated to empowering and supporting women. Current programs fight for racial equality, sexual violence support, health care, and child care. There are also efforts to provide education and job opportunities
Source
“YWCA.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Apr. 2024.
“YWCA USA.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 May 2024.
“Young Women’s Christian Association.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
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Date Started
1855
1877
1858-02-10
Source of File Attached
“YWCA.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Apr. 2024.
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Citation
“Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA),” Englewood Makes History, accessed July 6, 2024, https://englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/369.
