Vision, Mission, Objectives
Vision
Vision of YWCA of Kottayam as in other associations
is to empower women including girl children at all levels to
struggle for justice, create a niche in the larger world and
make a difference in their own lives and of the communities
and spheres of their action / interaction. Mission
Mission of YWCA of Kottayam is rooted in its vision.
The larger picture of vision stem from the reality of pluralism
prevalent in the country and of the fact that majority of
the women capital which form nearly 50 per cent of India’s
human resource suffer injustice in all realms of activities
like social, political, economic, religious, familial and
cultural, and they are yet to enter the main stream of social
and economic accounting system on an equal footing with that
of their male counterparts. Many women across the socio-economic
fabric of Indian society are still marginalized, deprived
and/or oppressed. Women in our society, by and large, are
subject to economic, social, cultural, political injustice
and are easily moulded and attuned by socio-cultural, religious
and political ethos of the system. They blissfully suffer
exploitation and deprivation of their rights. Girl children
are a special category of concern to YWCA.
This means moving into a mission that is rooted in the reality
of our country where people are victims of economic and social
injustice and are manipulated by social, religious, and political
powers. The Mission demands a changing of structures that
are hierarchical and patriarchal, thereby encouraging equal
participation of women at all levels. It also demands a change
in the structures and ways of working within the YWCA, breaking
down barriers of class and caste. A major focus must be awareness
building, study and analysis of situations in its past and
present contexts. This must become necessary dimensions of
every programme in the YWCA. It is imperative that the YWCA
works with organizations with similar vision and mission.
Further, It is required of every YWCA member/leader to have
a commitment to this mission.
Statement of Commitment: Dimensions of Vision of
YWCA of Kottayam
YWCA Kottayam affirms and commits itself to empower
women to demand justice and struggle against social, cultural,
economic and political injustices. As inheritors of the Christian
faith and heritage, YWCA of Kottayam is called upon to be
initiators of change through a process of partnership in action.
Consistent with the Vision, Mission of YWCA Kottayam is to
enable women, irrespective of age, caste, class and creed
address issues, initiate action and generate alternatives
suitable to their local situations. YWCA Kottayam commits
to sensitize its membership towards the prevalence of violence
against women and children, lack of participation the political
decision making process, the increasing degradation of the
environment, the lack of political will towards health care,
educational needs and effective implementation of legal provisions.
To make this Mission a reality, YWCA of Kottayam needs to
open its membership to all women and network with organizations
concerned with human rights. The Mission of YWCA of Kottayam
includes advocating attitudinal changes in family and society,
and promoting changes in state policies.
Objectives/Goals
YWCA of Kottayam, embedded in the belief by love
serve one another and guided by its constitution, endeavours
to promote full and overall development of women and girls
irrespective of race, caste, culture or creed.
It seeks to develop a membership that is responsive through
service to the changing needs of the whole community in a
changing world and thereby, realise its specific aims and
strive to make its vision and mission a reality.
Specific Objectives of YWCA Kottayam
The specific objectives of YWCA of Kottayam are in
line with those of the National YWCA as narrated under Objectives
of National YWCA. These include:
- To Promote physical, mental and spiritual development
of its membership and to encourage and train them for service
- To meet needs of women and girls through programmes and
service projects
- To generate awareness on issues of national interest
and concerns specially affecting women
- To promote interaction, understanding through concrete
projects, study programmes and so on to lessen tension and
develop goodwill among women in different countries
- To facilitate membership from all walks of life without
distinction of caste, colour and creed
- To train leaders and develop awareness of social responsibility
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