Our Purpose
The purpose of YWCA Ghana is to empower vulnerable women and girls through access to knowledge and information helping them to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, and freedom; and to provide shelter, vocational training, income generating and livelihood skills to uplift them to transform their lives for themselves and for their peers.
The criteria for deciding YWCA programs are based on the needs of the communities in which we work.
Established Foundations
From mentorship initiatives to educational workshops and community outreach efforts, our programs aim to empower, educate, and uplift individuals from all walks of life. Discover how we’re creating positive change and fostering hope within our community through these impactful initiatives.
The Early Childhood Development Centre / NURSERY School was established in the mid-1960s.
The YWCA Early Childhood Care and Education programme Centre is located at YWCA headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.
Purpose: Provide day care services
The YWCA Fashion & Sewing Centre established in the mid-1970s targets school leavers, JHS, SHS, mature students and young women who have an interest in learning fashion and sewing skills as basics of starting and operating a small business in fashion.
How You Can Get Involved
Become a member
Any person who wants to join the YWCA of Ghana whether as Full, Associate, Junior or Supporting member shall apply in writing or online or in person at any of the YWCA locations. An appointed team will assess the applications, speak to applicants to get to know them and their specific interests and accept /enrol new members.
Partner with us
YWCA Ghana is working to protect and lift vulnerable women and girls in Ghana. We cannot do this alone. We are looking for Public Partners (Government, UN Agencies, Financial Institutions) Private Partners (Corporate sector, foundations, philanthropists,) and Civil Society Partners (entities that are independent of the public and for-profit sectors) to work with us to advocate for and mobilise resources for women.
To partner with YWCA Ghana contact (Info@ywcaghana.org.gh)
Donate to the cause
The purpose of YWCA Ghana is to empower vulnerable women and girls through access to knowledge and information helping them to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, and freedom; and to provide vocational training, income generating and livelihood skills to uplift them to transform their lives for themselves and for their peers.