NATIONAL ADVOCACY. COMMUNITY ACTION.

Our Mission

The YWCA Halifax builds economic security, promote wellness and create opportunities for all women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families in the HRM and beyond by providing a strong voice and integrated services.

Our Vision

We envision a world where women, girls, two-spirited, and gender-diverse people are empowered in a safe and equitable society.

Accountability & Sustainability

We operate sustainable programming. We implement relevant, purposeful governance policies and practices and manage risk accordingly to remain fully transparent and accountable to stakeholders.

Four Focus Areas

• Promote the leadership, health and wellness of women, girls, two-spirited, and gender-diverse people
• Advance women, two-spirited and gender-diverse people's economic and housing security
• Deliver quality, accessible, developmental early learning and child care
• Work to end violence against women, girls, two-spirited, and gender-diverse people

Guiding Principles

When developing programs and services, we will always apply the following questions:

Will it further our mission?

Is it consistent with our values?

Necessary – is there a demonstrated community need?

Will it make a difference in our community?

Is it sustainable?

Feasibility – can we do it well?

Are we the best one to do it – Should we partner, refer or support others?

YWCA Halifax is Halifax Regional Municipality’s only organization that builds economic security, promotes wellness, and creates opportunities for women, girls, two-spirited, and gender-diverse people and their families by providing a strong voice and integrated services.

We are for, by, and about women, children, two-spirited, and gender-diverse people. We transform lives by providing a continuum of critical services and programs that build capacity for lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying causes and issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness.

YWCA Halifax is one of the 32 Member Associations operating within YWCA Canada’s membership frameworks. The organization was one of the first YWCAs in Canada. We have been promoting women’s leadership, and meeting community needs for 150 years.

YWCA Canada is a member association of the World YWCA, which unites 25 million women and girls worldwide and spans 120 countries.

Learn more about YWCA Canada here.