youth empowerment
Girls circle
This program, held in local schools and community centers, uses a national, research-based curricula designed to motivate girls ages 9-18 to become resilient, self-aware, accept their strengths, achieve a sense of belonging, develop a sense of power, improve their communication skills and learn to recognize healthy relationships.
the council (for boys & young men)
this program, held in local schools and community centers, uses a national, research -based curricula designed for boys ages 9-18 to experience a sense of belonging, learn to be allies with one another, make healthy choices, act responsibly and with self-respect, and improve their communication skills.
young women's leadership council
young women (ages 12-25) meet regularly and participate in service learning and community service projects throughout the Anchorage area. Through the YWLC, young women develop leadership skills, empathy, self-confidence and self-respect.
multicultural female leadership conference
in collaboration with the Soroptimist International of Cook Inlet and the Anchorage School District each year we offer workshops for ethnically diverse 7th and 8th grade girls. The MFLC is designed to educate, inspire and empower girls.
young people of achievement awards
annual awards that recognize ten young people, ages 16-18, in our community who have faced struggles and worked towards the ywca mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Thanks to many community sponsors, including the major sponsorship of alpha lodge no.1, awardees receive $500 and are recognized at an awards ceremony for their achievement. Each year nomination forms are available on our website, at the ywca, and in the schools in february for new applicants for the annual award.
Congratulations to the 2010 winners of the Young People of Achievement Awards! Click here to see information about all of the winners.
click on the names of our winners to see their individual information:
Jennifer Bird, Elizabeth Brown, Jennifer Cervantes-Barrios, Joy Hurlburt, Melody Kalmakoff, Dahyeon Kim, Shannon Lace, Adam Moore and Trevvor Trobough. Amber was another winner and did not give permission to tell her story.
Our thanks to Alpha Lodge No. 1 and other local sponsers.
For more information about Youth Empowerment programs, please call 644-9630 or e-mail kpitts@ywcaak.org
Girls Circle/The Council for Boys and Young Men Facilitator Job Openings Available
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Our special thanks to our funders who helped make our vision possible!
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