YWCA Canada exists to strengthen the YWCA movement’s connectivity, capacity, and sustainability. We do this by providing Member Associations with a range of tools, resources, and training to support and cater to the wellbeing of women and gender diverse peoples, and their communities.  

In collaboration with YWCAs across the country, we are Canada’s second largest provider of childcare. We develop and scale up local programs and secure funding for and coordinate national programs and initiatives to help foster a better quality of life for those in need.  

Some ways that we foster women and community health are: 

• Early Learning & Childcare  
• Afterschool Programs 
• Wellness Supports  
• Newcomer Settlement Programs