History:
The History of the YWCA of Palestine has been closely linked to the history of Palestine, and has been affected by the tumultuous events of the whole region. As early as 1893, informal groups of Christian women were meeting in Jaffa and Jerusalem as YWCA groups. In 1918, the YWCA of Palestine was established in Jerusalem.
The events of 1948 and 1967 constituted serious challenges but also enabled the YWCA to reach out to more women and children, particularly in the refugee camps.Throughout the years, the YWCA has developed a wide range of programs and projects aimed at empowering women and providing them with educational, cultural, and training opportunities to develop their skills and personalities, and to support them to actively participate in developing themselves, their families, and their communities.

Vision
we envision a free, peaceful, Palestinian democratic based on social justice, respect for human rights pluralism, and celebration of cultural diversity, gender equality and sustainable development.

Mission
The YWCA aims to empower Palestinian women by expanding their options, supporting their economic independence, and liberating them from all kinds of oppression enhancing their participation in the building of a free civil society.