The National Council of YWCAs of China celebrated its centennial anniversary in Shanghai.
This event, themed "Resilience, Inclusivity, and Exploration," took place on November 13–14, said China YMCA and YWCA. It aimed to reflect on the 100-year history of the China YWCA and its missions and responsibilities during the development of Chinese society in different stages. The focus was on sharing its valuable experiences in workplace environment development, women's and children's education, and showcasing their roles in the country's social modernization.
The event featured nine experts and scholars engaging in live interviews and discussions. They touched upon key themes such as “Relationship With YWCA”, “Existing and Future Collaborations With YWCA”, “YWCA’s Position, Function, and Roles in the New Era”, as well as “YWCA’s International Involvement and Influence as a Global Social Service Group.”
The sharing of experiences from the national council and city-based YWCAs illustrated that the YWCA in China served distinct target groups in diversified fields using multi-angle approaches. Additionally, representatives from the World YWCA, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Nepal, and Hong Kong YWCAs shared their work in this workshop, aiming to foster future collaborations.
Throughout the event, field visits and cultural experience activities were organized to showcase the social services and cultural advocacy brands of China YWCA to domestic and international counterparts.
Leaders from the United Front Work Department, the All-China Women's Federation, the All-China Youth Federation, and the China YMCA were invited to attend the commemorative activities.
The World YWCA is a global organization that Lady Mary Jane Kinnaird founded in London in 1855 and introduced to China in 1890. It organized China's first school-based YWCA in Hangchow Union Girls School, establishing the National Council of YWCAs of China in 1923. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the China YWCA. Throughout its century-long history, this organization has responded to the needs of women, children, and marginalized groups at distinct stages of societal development, encouraging their engagement in social affairs by providing necessary services.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
中华基督教女青年会全国协会100周年纪念活动在上海举行。
据基督教青年会和女青年会，11月13日-14日， 百周年纪念活动以“坚韧·包容·探索”为主题。通过回顾中国基督教女青年会的百年历史和在中国社会发展的不同时期肩负的使命和责任，围绕中国妇女、儿童教育、就业环境建设等领域，向世界传递中国在社会现代化发展中妇女担当和儿童成长的好经验。
9位专家和学者，以现场访谈交流的形式，进行了主旨分享。包括与女青年会的渊源；与女青年会已有的合作和未来展望；中国女青年会在新时代的定位、功能与作用；作为国际性的社会服务团体，在国际舞台的参与度与话语权。
通过全国协会和各城市女青年会的工作分享，展现中国基督教女青年会面向多样服务群体，涉及多元服务领域，实践多角度工作思路和方法。同时他们还邀请到了女青年会世界协会、加拿大、新加坡、日本、尼泊尔及中国香港女青年会在工作坊中分享工作，展望未来合作。
活动期间，通过实地考察走访和文化体验活动，向海内外同行展示中国基督教女青年会的社会服务和文化倡导品牌项目。
中央统战部、中华全国妇女联合会、中华全国青年联合会、中华基督教青年会全国协会领导应邀出席了纪念活动。
作为一个国际性组织，基督教女青年会于1855年由英国人金纳德夫人创办于英国伦敦。1890年，由美国传入，在杭州弘道女中组织了我国第一个学校女青年会。1923年成立了中华基督教女青年会全国协会，2023年是中华基督教女青年会全国协会成立的100周年。在百年历史进程中，中国基督教女青年会捕捉处于社会发展各个阶段的妇女、儿童、特殊群体等的需求，为他们提供服务，鼓励他们参与社会事务。
中华基督教女青年会全国协会百周年纪念活动在上海举行
The National Council of YWCAs of China celebrated its centennial anniversary in Shanghai.
This event, themed "Resilience, Inclusivity, and Exploration," took place on November 13–14, said China YMCA and YWCA. It aimed to reflect on the 100-year history of the China YWCA and its missions and responsibilities during the development of Chinese society in different stages. The focus was on sharing its valuable experiences in workplace environment development, women's and children's education, and showcasing their roles in the country's social modernization.
The event featured nine experts and scholars engaging in live interviews and discussions. They touched upon key themes such as “Relationship With YWCA”, “Existing and Future Collaborations With YWCA”, “YWCA’s Position, Function, and Roles in the New Era”, as well as “YWCA’s International Involvement and Influence as a Global Social Service Group.”
The sharing of experiences from the national council and city-based YWCAs illustrated that the YWCA in China served distinct target groups in diversified fields using multi-angle approaches. Additionally, representatives from the World YWCA, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Nepal, and Hong Kong YWCAs shared their work in this workshop, aiming to foster future collaborations.
Throughout the event, field visits and cultural experience activities were organized to showcase the social services and cultural advocacy brands of China YWCA to domestic and international counterparts.
Leaders from the United Front Work Department, the All-China Women's Federation, the All-China Youth Federation, and the China YMCA were invited to attend the commemorative activities.
The World YWCA is a global organization that Lady Mary Jane Kinnaird founded in London in 1855 and introduced to China in 1890. It organized China's first school-based YWCA in Hangchow Union Girls School, establishing the National Council of YWCAs of China in 1923. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the China YWCA. Throughout its century-long history, this organization has responded to the needs of women, children, and marginalized groups at distinct stages of societal development, encouraging their engagement in social affairs by providing necessary services.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
YWCA in China Celebrates 100th Anniversary
