What we do
what we do
YWCA West Kent
YWCA West Kent welcomes all girls and women to its centre in Tonbridge. We work with them to build their self-esteem and encourage them to try new things, speak up, make decisions and share their opinions.
We deliver programmes for young women who may have dropped out of school or have low aspirations; who have been bullied or abused; who are isolated or unemployed; who are young mums and mums-to-be; and those who may be using alcohol and drugs.
We offer:
- Informal education programmes. In relaxed group sessions we teach literacy, numeracy, computer training and life skills.
- Courses specifically for young mums and pregnant teenagers. We teach parenting skills and offer support, information and the chance to get their work accredited.
- Sexual health sessions offering advice, condoms and pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
We have fun and build confidence using creative media, such as film-making, art and dance.
Young women who attend YWCA West Kent have made films about homelessness and healthy eating and made speeches to MPs and policy makers at Westminster.
contact ywca West Kent
Hope House
7 Lyons Crescent
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 1EX
telephone: 01732 365831
email: westkent@ywca.org.uk
quote
"Services are professional, delivered well and good value for money. Young women seem to feel valued and empowered."
Ailsa Paton, Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator, Tunbridge Wells
their stories
Jenny was bullied at school and fell behind in her lessons. She felt let down by her teachers.
fact
After having a child, many women become trapped in part-time, low-paid and low-status work
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