Young Womens Christian Association Collection

Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Women making dresses at the Y.W.C.A during World War I. One dress has a striped skirt and star-patterned top which resembles an American flag

Y.W.C.A. Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Y.W.C.A. Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Bible and Casket presented to the Duchess of York by the Young Womens Christian Association (b / w photo)
1604694 Bible and Casket presented to the Duchess of York by the Young Womens Christian Association (b/w photo) by English Photographer

YWCA members exercising, 1910s

YWCA Building, Bloomsbury, London, 1932. Designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

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The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) is a global organization dedicated to empowering women and promoting social justice. Founded in 1855, the YWCA provides support and resources for young women of all backgrounds to thrive and succeed. Through programs focused on leadership development, advocacy, and community service, the YWCA helps women build confidence, skills, and connections that will last a lifetime. With a strong emphasis on faith-based values and principles, the YWCA encourages young women to live out their beliefs in meaningful ways that make a positive impact on society. Joining the YWCA is not just about joining an organization - it's about joining a sisterhood of like-minded individuals who are committed to making the world a better place for all.