Objectives:

• Economic Independence: The program seeks to increase the economic opportunities and independence of young women, allowing them to control their own resources and livelihoods.
• Bodily Autonomy: YUW aims to empower young women to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproductive health, ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
• Capacity Building: The program focuses on building the capacity of young women to engage in decision-making processes and advocate for their rights and needs 

The Young Urban Women Movement SA is part of a large international network of young women in Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. With over 4000 participants nationally, YUWM SA has empowered young people through different engagements, online and in real life. They have also been at the forefront of the #FundOurFuture campaign, which advocated for awareness and protection of the environment.
The YUWM SA project also has community facilitators who work in different communities, training and educating communities about the care economy. They were also at the forefront of organizing and hosting the Global Convening, which took place in November 2024 at the Southern Sun Hotel, Johannesburg. Moreover, they contributed to the compiling and completion of the Womanifesto, which was also launched at the 3-day convening. From a collaboration standpoint, the YUWM has been part of the pivotal discourse about creating an economy that cares about people, women in particular. Additionally, they have also participated in policy – making processes on the African continent.