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.
EMPOWER GROUP: YOUNG WOMEN'S COUNCIL FOR CHANGE
Young women (ages 12 and up) meet Fridays from 3:30-5pm at Fairview Recreation Center to discuss life skills, leadership and participate in community service projects throughout the Anchorage area. Their motto is "striving for success".
multicultural female leadership conference
In collaboration with 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.
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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 following 2011 honorees:
Ruddy Sirri-Akonwi Abam, Nyamat Bichiok, Kahlil Bolling, Kevin Chang, Sofiya Kostareva, Taylor Nichols, Brittney Nielson, Corina Roker, Donald Wassel and Jamie Whiteman.
Our thanks to Alpha Lodge No. 1 and other local sponsers.
For more information about our Youth Empowerment programs, please call 644-9621.
Our special thanks to our funders who helped make our vision possible!
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