Since our inception, YWCA has been a movement driven by youth energy, skills, resources, intelligence, and passion. We are an organization that engages young women at both the programming and leadership levels. Our girls’ programs serve over 25,000 across the country each year and each individual YWCA Member Association board is committed to being comprised of at least 25% young women aged 30 or younger when appointed. 

Some ways that we encourage and empower young leaders are: 

• Youth Leadership Opportunities  
• Youth Empowerment Programs  
• Supporting STEM Programming for Girls  
• National Youth Council of Young Women 
• Supporting Healthy Relationships for Preteen Programming