Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa

Young Women’s Christian Association, PNG
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1. NGO historical aspects
In 1962, registered as an NGO, IPA, 19 Dec 1983, IPA Reg. A 282. Founders were Sir Donald Cleland
and Mary Fox. Later organization was associated with prominent national women such as Dame Rose
Kekedo, Dame Kidu and Lady Los.
Established to advance women rights, equal pay, equal respect and providing affordable
accommodation for young womens. Also to teach and empower young women in basic skills training
industry cottage industry, bake, cook.
2. Organizational aspects
Covers entire country. Branches in NCD, Lae, Tabubil, Goroka, Simbu, vanimo, Ramu. The last two
are project sites. Rabaul one closed due to volcano incident. 6 officers full time paid officers, 2
volunteers at national officer. Country wide some 1,000 volunteers. Technical capacity of officers is in
project management, journalism and advocacy. 2-5 turnover over last few years.
3. Networking and institutional relations
National network includes Department of Community Development, Health, National Planning and
Monitoring, Education Department and NGOs. All other YWC Associations. Internationally affiliated to
YWCAs in Geneva. Also linked to mine line Churches.
4. Juridical aspects
Own constitution of the association. Every three years change of Board, 3 years in acting position.
Registered with IPA as a NGO.
5. Financial aspects
Project management accounts are published annually. They audited. Funding come from 5 affiliated
bodies, rental, fund raising, hiring out of conference room. Multilateral grants include UN Population
Fund, Catholic organization for Reief and Development , AusAID, EU. Communities provide resources
in kind where projects are located.
6. Activities and sectors
Main sectors: Women in general, young women in particular throughout PNG.
Main activities: Literacy informal education program, cross cutting issues, read, write, basic book
keeping issues. Radio for information and advocacy, reproductive health project, HIV/Health,
Leadership Development
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