The Holiday Spirit: ‘It’s as important to us as giving gifts to our own’
THE SEASON OF GIVING At the YW Kitchener-Waterloo, not only do we rely on the Holiday Spirit but we are utterly grateful for the many people in our community who donate their time and effort to make sure others have a Christmas too. The YW KW is lucky to have a supportive and dedicated list […]
National Day of Action for Early Learning and Childcare
This week, childcare workers will be shining a light on the “crisis” facing early childhood programming across the country. “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen it,” said Keri Kane, Children’s Services Director for the YW Kitchener-Waterloo, who has been working at the YW in childcare for more than three decades. The sector desperately needs more […]
Gender-Based Violence is a Preventable Epidemic
‘I’m lucky I made it out the other side’: A story of resilience enduring gender-based violence, family loss and homelessness During the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, we want to share stories of incredible resilience. Many of the women and gender-diverse people that we serve continue to survive despite perpetual violence and […]
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Declaring Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic From November 25 until December 10, 2023, the YW Kitchener-Waterloo will stand alongside other women and equity-serving organizations in recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. This year’s theme is: Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls. It focuses on how we, as a […]
Gender Equity Resources for Waterloo Region
Author: Racheal Walser, Manager of Advocacy We’ve been talking a lot about Gender-Equity, and while it is often easier to look to one source for information, the diversity of these experiences call for us to do better. Below are some resources to promote your self-learning as you become a gender-equity champion for Waterloo Region. self-learn […]
Gender Equity, What Does it Mean?
By Racheal Walser WHAT IS GENDER EQUITY? Gender equity is a fundamental aspect of social justice, aiming to ensure fairness, equality, and opportunities for all genders. It is heavily discussed from explicit conversations happening locally in our Universities, to the whispers of women trying to get home through the park before dusk falls, to the […]
Gender Equity in the Waterloo Region
By Racheal Walser keep choosing change in the waterloo region The actions of Geovanny Villalba-Aleman at the University of Waterloo on Wednesday June 28 2023 paint a clear image of their fears. Hatred weaponized someone who lived with considerable privilege, who was highly educated, and welcome in spaces where trust was implicit. His actions had […]
Embrace Equity for IWD 2023
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The theme of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. It’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. So let’s learn a little […]
Taking Action Against Gender-Based Violence: A Guide for Changemakers
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10, Human Rights Day. During these 16 days, our communities work towards understanding the experiences of gender-based violence in our communities, promoting […]
Land Acknowledgement from YW Kitchener-Waterloo
The YW Kitchener-Waterloo acknowledges that the land on which we live and work today, is of the Haldimand Tract within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee people. We are thankful to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who care for these territories and those across the province. In this territory, Indigenous peoples […]
