YWCA of Singapore | 150 Years of Empowering Women

Cathy’s Story: A Mother’s Love Forged Through Courage and Clay

ywca — Thu, 07 May 2026 06:45:31 +0000

In commemoration of Mother’s Day, we share Cathy’s story. At 58, Cathy spent much of her life carrying the quiet weight of love, responsibility, and sacrifice, guided by a mother’s unwavering determination to protect her children’s future, even in the face of uncertainty. More than three decades ago, she moved from Seoul to Singapore with […]

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YWCA of Singapore Launches CaregivHer Programme as an Income OrangeAid Caregiver Support Accelerator Awardee

ywca — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:53:02 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE SINGAPORE – 18 March 2025 – YWCA of Singapore announces its pilot CaregivHER programme as an Income OrangeAid Caregiver Support Accelerator awardee, to address critical caregiver support needs in Singapore. The CaregivHER programme supports female caregivers across diverse backgrounds and life circumstances, recognising that caregiving pressures cut across income levels. It aims […]

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YWCA Launches “Empowered by Love” Heritage Gallery, Celebrating 150 Years of Service and Shaping the Future of Women’s Empowerment

rongxian — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:16:41 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE SINGAPORE – 28 October 2025 – The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Singapore, the nation’s first and longest-serving women’s charity, officially opened its heritage gallery, “Empowered by Love” in commemoration of its 150th Anniversary. This permanent gallery honours the organisation’s 150-year legacy of empowering women and strengthening communities in Singapore, while […]

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YWCA Marks 150 Years of Empowering Women with a Fresh New Look and a Bold New Dream

rongxian — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:00:48 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE SINGAPORE – 29 August 2025 – The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Singapore marked a significant milestone tonight with its 150th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner at the Conrad Singapore Orchard. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Minister Edwin Tong and his wife with close to 500 guests in attendance. Together, they honoured […]

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YWCA and ANS.EIN Collaborate to Transform Art into Hope at YWCA’s 150th Anniversary Dinner

rongxian — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:00:14 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE SINGAPORE – 29 August 2025 – The Young Women’s Christian Association of Singapore (YWCA) and local fashion label ANS.EIN have partnered to celebrate women as creators of hope at the YWCA’s 150th Anniversary Dinner. This unique collaboration celebrates the creativity and resilience of women by transforming their art into wearable fashion pieces. The […]

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150 Years of Impact: YWCA Singapore Commemorates 150 Years with Launch of Hopemaker Movement and Women’s Business Accelerator Programme

rongxian — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:10:58 +0000

SINGAPORE – 22 July 2025 – The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Singapore today marked its 150th Anniversary with a special launch of a new Hopemaker Movement and its accompanying Women’s Business Accelerator Programme at the YWCA Fort Canning. This landmark event, graced by Guest-of-Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, […]

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150th AGM & Thanksgiving Service Recap 2025

ywca — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:14:45 +0000

YWCA 150th Annual General Meeting & Thanksgiving Service Recap 2025 On the 29 April 2025, YWCA of Singapore marked a truly special occasion as we gathered for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and culminating in 150th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service. The events were a profound moment of reflection and gratitude, and a time to honour our […]

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Woven with Strength: Sri’s Journey of Transformation Through YWCA’s Weaving Programme

angeline — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:13:10 +0000

In the shadows of doubt and uncertainty In the bustling city, where the rhythm of life never slows down, a story unfolds – one of strength, transformation and discovery of a newfound passion. Meet Sri, a devoted 32 year-old mother of four boys, two of whom have special needs, whose life took a beautiful turn […]

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YWCA HeART Beats – Charity Carnival 2024

rongxian — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:26:31 +0000

YWCA HeART Beats – A Charity Carnival that beats for the Community! Months of preparation have finally culminated in our biggest community event yet, YWCA HeART Beats Carnival 2024. This year’s carnival was truly an amazing one! We had more than 60 stalls with over 90 volunteers participating and an attendance of over 1,500 carnival-goers. […]

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Be Real, Be Better

angeline — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:02:24 +0000

Join us for an empowering and transformative seminar with Ms Gabrielle Loh and Dr Geraldine Tan, where we explore the dynamic intersection of personal branding and mental wellness. This event is your opportunity to gain the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to elevate your personal brand while nurturing your mental well-being.

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