Year-long training institute in Spanish for women who wish to become advocates for other women experiencing gender violence. The Promotora program includes training in leadership and community organizing and legal rights for immigrants. Participants receive training in prevention/intervention in domestic violence (October), sexual violence ( April), and stalking (January). Each training is 4 days long, Monday to Thursday from 9am-12pm. Participants also participate in “know your rights” training for immigrant communities. This is a hands-on leadership training course in which participants cultivate and practice their leadership skills while they raise social awareness on gender violence and issues that impact immigrant communities.
A 12-week program divided into two parts:
Week 1-6: Personal Empowerment
This personal development program helps Latinas find resources to stabilize their lives, as well as build their own strengths and self-confidence. Confidence and independence will be cultivated for each individual, preparing to begin planning and prioritizing to successfully fulfill their dreams and goals.
Week 6-12: Professional Empowerment
Designed to identify the professional development needs of women who are unemployed, looking to open a business, or go back to school. The intention of this program is to help the participant to have self-confidence and obtain the necessary skills in their professional development. During this class, participants will be paired with professionals in the community for career counseling. In Mi Carrera participants learn to:
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Providing social activities and nutritious meals to low-income seniors in South Tucson
Las Comadritas are a group of older folks who come together each week for socialization, gardening, exercise, healthy meals, crafts, and Bingo! Although the program has been established for over four decades, we are always looking to welcome more people.
Join us for light exercise, snacks, bingo, crafts, and lunch.
If you are interested or know of anyone would benefit from our program, please reach out using the contact form above.
The Comadritas gather each Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm starting August.
243 W. 33rd. St. 8571
Contact us at (520) 447-8916 or iesquer@ywcatucson.org
Mujeres y Niñas (Mothers and Daughters) is a 12-week comprehensive and culturally-tailored sexuality education program for Latina mothers/caregivers and their 9-12 year old daughters.
This is a bilingual semester-long program to equip adolescent girls and their mothers with the knowledge, skills, and resources to develop healthy relationships and to avoid unsafe sexual behaviors that put them at risk for HIV, STI’s, and unintended pregnancy. In collaboration with the Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention & Health Promotion and the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.
The class is each Wednesday starting October 18 at 5:30pm.
243 W. 33rd. St. 85713
Contact us at (520) 447-8916 or iesquer@ywcatucson.org
A todo Folklór is a group of Latina women of all ages who gather to dance. The group arose from the need to create safe spaces to heal and reduce stress through dance, art, culture and connection with nature. A todo Folklór is a means of expression not only physical but also mental that promotes liberation and collective and individual well-being.
Priority given to participants engaged in other LLI programs.
Contact us at (520) 447-8916 or iesquer@ywcatucson.org to learn about current schedule for the group.
This program is a support group for people who are ending relationships (divorce or separation) and need help in the transition process. We know that being separated or divorced can be a challenging and often overwhelming experience. If you are confused or hurt, this program can help make the divorce process easier and less traumatic.
The group gathers each Thursday starting September 7 at 5:30pm.
243 W. 33rd. St. 85713
Contact us at (520) 447-8916 or iesquer@ywcatucson.org
Quarterly ESL course (two levels: beginner and advance ESL). Priority for placement in the program is given to graduates of Mi Carrera. Free babysitting available for children ages 4 and over, and homework help available for middle school and teens during class hours.
The Classes are each Saturday from 9am to 12pm starting August 12.
243 W. 33rd. St. 85713
Contact us at (520) 447-8916 or iesquer@ywcatucson.org
Program collaboration with Pima Community College Adult Education. Semester-long GED course, along with technology and peer mentoring support, taught by Pima Community College Adult education instructors. Participants are not required to have a social security number. This program is free of charge. Priority for placement in the program is given to graduates of Mi Carrera. One-on-One tutoring available.
YWCA Southern Arizona
525 N. Bonita Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: 520-884-7810
Email: info@ywcatucson.org