Young Women Christian Association

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
6281623
Telephone (other)
6281112
Fax
+ 972 – 2- 6282082
E-Mail
baderrabadi@ywca-palestine.org
E-Mail (2)
Pr.advocacy@ywca-palestine.org
Website
http://www.ywca-palestine.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1983
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Others
  4. Youth and education
General Information
1. Organisational structure is attached as PDF. Document. Number of staff employed: in all YWCA branches: Jerusalem, Ramallah, Jericho and the centres: 78 employees. 2. Budgetary resources: $1,220000 3. Funders and partners: - Ford Foundation - EED - Union of Education Norway - ICCO - Horizon - YWCA- YMCA of Sweden - Y Global (Norway) - GoCY international - United Methodist Church - Christian Aid - Bread for the world - Welfare Association - own resources 42% Concrete projects, exchanges, scholarships.
Mission and Objectives

Mission statement:
The YWCA of Palestine aims to empower Palestinian women by expanding their options, supporting their economic independence, liberating them from all kinds of oppression and enhancing their participation in the building of a free Palestinian civil society.
Vision:
We envision a free, peaceful, Palestinian democratic society based on social justice, respect for human rights, pluralism, celebration of cultural diversity, gender equality and sustainable development.

Main Projects / Activities

Programs and Activities
• Children and Youth
- Preschool in refugee camps, life skill training and Identity building, youth exchanges.
• Vocational Training Programs:
1- Secretarial and office management
2- Public health care
3- Food preparation and catering
• Short training courses:
- Executive secretary, front desk management,
computer, Languages and cooking courses
• Income Generating Projects
• Social and cultural Activities
• Joint Advocacy Initiative with the East Jerusalem YMCA
1- The Olive Tree Campaign: KEEP HOPE ALIVE
2- Information, networking and exchange programs.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Bader Rabadi, Director of Finance and Administration
Head of the organisation
Mrs. Abla Nasir, National General Secretary
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Rana Qumsiyeh National Youth Coordinator, Public Relation