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About Seoul YWCA







Seoul YWCA is one of 55 member associations of National YWCA of Korea. We have been working for women, children, and youth, consumer, environment to make a better society since its inauguration in 1922.

::: Motto

Women: Wind of Life, Reviver of the World

::: Mission

  Seoul YWCA should make a better society with;
   - faith in Christ
   - respect all living things
   - acceptance of diversity
   - active support for women's capacity building and empowerment

::: Core Priorities

  - Promoting women's human rights
  - Making a better educational environment for children
    and youth
  - Protecting the earth and environment


Contact
Phone: 82-2-3705-6047
Fax: 82-2-3705-6020
Homepage: http://www.seoulywca.or.kr/
Address : #1-1, Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul



WHAT IS YWCA?

Young movement proceeding to a vision with an open mind and passion

Women's movement developing women's leadership for the sake of their social participation and status improvement

Christian movement establishing social justice and peace through the practice of the love of Christ

Association.. Member's movement making healthy community by their voluntary participation

International movement working for world peace with about 25 million members all around the world

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Labeling GMO

Seoul YWCA staffs participated in a training session to learn more about GMO. “Genetically Engineered Foods”, “Genetically modified organisms,” or GMOs, are organisms that have been created through application of transgenic, gene-splicing techniques that are part of biotechnology. These transgenic methods for moving genes around are also called “genetic engineering,” or GE.       This relatively new science allows DNA (genetic material) from one species to be transferred into another species, creating transgenic organisms with combinations of genes from plants, animals, bacteria, and even viral gene pools. The mixing of genes from different species that have never shared genes in the past is what makes GMOs and GE crops so unique. It is impossible to create such transgenic organisms through traditional crossbreeding methods.        In South Korea, labeling GMO law is not enacted yet, so many citizens don't care about what GMO i...
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Watch us; we are the Women Entrepreneur in Thandaunggyi

Watch us; we are the Women Entrepreneur in Thandaunggyi Seoul YWCA had an article once to let you know that we are implementing ‘Sharing and Dreams’ in Myanmar supported by Samsung and Community chest of Korea for one year. (making the ribbon with  leftover pieces) The purpose is to get their economic independence and self-confidence. There are two batches in Thandaunggyi during the year. The first batch was finished in July, and from the August, the second batch was started their lessons! They had a handicraft class and ICT class. Through lessons, they could think of the business ideas and the profits. Thandunggyi is located in a mountain area, therefore it sometimes has trouble using electricity well, but they are having ICT class during this month. Please cheer them up and send regards! 
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Y-Teen Picnic in Hangang

The picturesque photo was taken in the picnic of Y-teens on the 2nd September. Seoul's sky was clear and high enough for the Y-teens enjoyed the picnic. They got together to have group activity about peacebuilding. Since some of them met each other for the first time, so they needed icebreaking first. And they had a meal altogether and had a quiz game.       The purpose of this meeting was making good relationship among Y-teen members. Seoul YWCA hopes the Y-teens have more feelings of peace and YWCA.
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