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Young Women's Christian Association of Malaysia (YWCA)


(Persatuan Wanita Kristian Malaysia)
33, Jalan Changgai, Section 6
46000 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Tel: 03-7563959
Fax: 03-7563959

Established: 1921 Contact Person: Ms June Yeoh
Designation: President Status: Registrar of Societies (ROS)
No. of members: 1200 No. of Staff: 2

Management Structure: Executive Committee comprising:
President
Vice Presidents (2)
General Secretary
Treasurer
Representatives form each local association (2)
Elected Members (3)
World Council Delegates (4)

Objectives:

1. To create an awareness of the need for positive action towards national development.
2. To participate in ecumenical and inter-religious co-operation.
3. To organize conferences, seminars and leadership workshops on relevant local, national and international issues.

Core Activity: Religion, Women and development

Area of Interest: Consumerism, Environment, Human rights, Education, Children and juvenile welfare, Humanitarian aid and relief, Youth development, Social reform, Health care and family development, Religion.

Type of Activity: Seminars and conferences, training, Publications, Social gatherings, Professional group and support services.

Affiliation: World YWCA, Switzerland.
National Council of Women's Organisation (NCWO).
Council of Churches, Malaysia (CCM).

Publications: The Blue Triangle.
(In-house publication)

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