The ReliefSociety often is referred to as the largest and oldest women's
organizations in the world, with 5.5 million
women in 170 countries. Organized in 1842, its purpose has been
called the pursuit of the “relief of poverty, relief of illness; relief of
doubt, relief of ignorance — relief of all
that hinders the joy and progress of woman.”
The
Young Women organization, established
in 1869, is for young women aged 12 to 17.
The Primary organization for children was organized in
1878 and now includes more than 1 million
children worldwide.
