Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association

Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association

Organization: Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
Introduction:  Established in 1920 to care for our community, the YWCA is one of the largest and oldest women’s organizations in Hong Kong. Since our inception, they have endeavored to strive for women’s rights by offering women-oriented services such as eradicating illiteracy among women, promoting monogamy and “equal work for equal pay.” Upholding the purpose of “Enhancement of Life” the HKYWCA has been developed into a diversified social service organization, with “Enhancement of Life” as the core serving objective.
Year of Establishment: 1920
Leading Campaigns:Say YES to Work,  “Women’s Voice” Young Women Leadership Training Programme
Service:Youth development
Region
: Hong Kong
Source
YWCA

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香港基督教女青年會

香港基督教女青年會

機構名稱: 香港基督教女青年會
簡介:香 港基督教女青年會因關懷社會需要而於1920年創立,是全港最大及歷史最悠久的婦女團體之一。在創會之初,竭力為本港婦女爭取權益,如掃除婦女文盲、推動 一夫一妻制及同工同酬等,提供「婦女為本」的服務。時至今日,秉持「生命的栽培」服務宗旨,女青年會已發展成多元化社會服務機構。
成立年份:1920
機構旗艦項目:Say YES to Work, 「香港女聲」年青女性領袖培育計劃
服務
:青少年發展
地區
:香港
資料來源
香港基督教女青年會網站

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