The Tokyo YWCA (Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association)is a women's organization based on Christian faith, started in November of 1905 with Tsuda Umeko for the first President. Though it is a Christian organization,it is also open to non-Christians who agree with its aim stated below.
THE AIM OF THE YWCA
The YWCA, believing in the equal value of each individual in front of God, aims to deepen fellowship among its members, to protect the dignity of each person and to promote peace and justice along with the members of YWCAs all over the world.
At present, about 1000 members of all ages are studying and doing volunteer activities in various groups at the Tokyo YWCA building,three centers, members' homes and community halls of some Wards in Tokyo. The Tokyo YWCA is an international organization as well.It is one of the local YWCAs in Japan organized under the Japan YWCA (the National YWCA). Since the Japan YWCA is a member the World YWCA, becoming a member of the Tokyo YWCA means to take a part in the international fellowship of the world-wide organization.
Briefly about the World YWCA - The YWCA was born in London, England in 1855 as a group of Christian women for praying and serving others. In 1894,groups aiming for the same goal gathered together from various countries and formed the World YWCA. Its head office is in Geneva, Switzerland. Now in more than 125 areas and countries, the World YWCA is carrying out activities focused on women's health and their environment; violence against women; child abuse; advocating peace in the Middle East and so forth.
The logo type of YWCA
A expresses a wish for the sound growth of people. Each side of the triangle represents Spirit, Wisdom and Body; the horizontal line stands for service and fellowship.
As a member of this organization, Tokyo YWCA sends its delegates through the Japan YWCA to the conferences sponsored by the World YWCA such as the World Convention of YWCA, World Youth Conferences, etc.
Yearly Membership
Those who are interested in the Tokyo YWCA, its aim and its activities, are invited to become members. Please contact the Tokyo YWCA building or the centers.
Membership fee
- Female : age 18 or over \7,000
- Female : age under 18 \2,000
- male : age 18 or over \5,000
- male : age under 18 \1,500
- corporation / company : \30,000
DONATIONS ：We ask for your kind support.!
The Tokyo YWCA is now focusing on these programs.
- Women's and Girl's Empowerment
- "Japanese Mothers for International Students" Movement (JMIS Movement)
Please visit the following pages details.
Facilities of Tokyo YWCA
- Tokyo YWCA building
- 1-8-11 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062
- phone.03-3293-5421 / fax.03-3293-5570
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- Musashino center
- 1-19-16 Nakamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0006
- phone.0422-52-3881 / fax.0422-53-1436
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- Itabashi center
- 1-34-25 Sakashita、Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0043
- phone.03-5914-1854 / fax.03-5914-1852
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- Kokuryo center
- 7-11-1 Kokuryocho, Chyofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0022
- phone.042-483-5151 / fax.042-483-5207
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- Nojiri Campsite
- Information on Nojiri Campsite is available at the Tokyo YWCA building.
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*For all information concerning the Tokyo YWCA, please contact the above Tokyo YWCA building or the centers.
YWCAs in Japan
YWCAs outside of Japan
Tokyo YWCA
1-8-11 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0062
Email : office@tokyo.ywca.or.jp
