YWCA OF KAUA’I

The YWCA of Kaua’i is the proud fiduciary sponsor for the 2020 Kauai Pride Parade and Festival. The goals to celebrate diversity and inclusion align with the National YWCA Mission:

“To eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”

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The YWCA of Kauai has crafted a local vision specific to the needs of Kauai that involves: a strong commitment to eliminating violence in all of its forms, especially in the areas of domestic and sexual violence.The YWCA of Kaua’i is proud to offer our services to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) community.

LGBTQ training opportunities:

  • LGBTQ 101

  • Transgender Cultural Competency

  • For Providers: Serving LGBTQ individuals

  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault within and against LGBTQ communities

  • Hawaiian LGBTQ Culture & Awareness

LGBTQ support services:

  • LGBTQ youth support

  • LGBTQ adult support

  • Support for Gay/Straight Alliance School Clubs

  • LGBTQ information & resources

  • Support for LGBTQ victims/survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault

  • HIV/AIDS & STDs confidential testing at Malama Pono Health Services

Contact LGBTQ Services Specialist for more information: Matthew 245-5959 x256 or matthew@ywcakauai.org