Here are some examples of YWCA programs in the United Kingdom:


Binge drinking campaign, YWCA England and Wales

A YWCA England Wales campaign warns young women of the dangers of binge drinking and urges them to stay safe by drinking within their limits

Young women from YWCA Northampton worked with YWCA staff to come up with a guide to help other young women understand the risks and consequences of drinking too much alcohol.

The guide, Alcohol: the handbag-friendly guide to the risks emphasises the dangers of binge drinking and illustrates how this leaves young women vulnerable to dangerous situations, including attack and sexual assault.

One of the young women involved in making the guide said: "Our main message is that if you’re going to drink, do it safely. Girls don’t need to get wasted to have a good time. We want them to be aware of the risks."

The YWCA is also supporting a campaign from Transport for London and Metropolitan Police to warn Londoners about the dangers of using unbooked minicabs.

For more information about this campaign visit the YWCA England and Wales website.


'DUK' healthy relationships and safe sex project, YWCA Bristol

In 2009, a group of six young mothers from YWCA Bristol Young Women's Centre have been teaching sex and relationships classes to year 10 students in schools in Bristol

The young mums developed a peer education project called 'DUK', which stands for 'did you know?' They looked at different types of healthy and unhealthy relationships, peer pressure and staying safe.

They also taught the 15-year-old students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the different methods of contraception available.

The program was funded by HIV and sexual health charity,Terrence Higgins Trust's Young Leaders project, an award-winning peer-led sex and relationships education project.

For more information about this program visit the YWCA England and Wales website.