National Partners

Thank you to the following organizations who have generously supported YWCA Canada and its Member Associations to host The Power of Being a Girl, a conference for girls and young women (ages 12 – 17) – the signature event for YWCA Week Without Violence®.

For most young women, the teenage years represent a difficult and challenging phase. The Power of Being a Girl will help participants to recognize their common challenges, develop personal awareness and work towards individual and group-oriented solutions. Funding and donations support YWCAs to provide participants with the tools, resources and knowledge they need to make healthy decisions as they mature. The Power of Being a Girl will allow each participant to openly and honestly discuss their personal issues in a safe and supportive environment. For more information about these organizations please visit their websites at:

Canadian Auto Workers (CAW)
Procter and Gamble
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

For more information about this event, and how you can become involved as a supporter, please email wwv@ywcacanada.ca or call 416-962-8881.