Affordable accommodation, co-working and event spaces — stay with purpose and support women & girls
EMPOWERING WOMEN & GIRLS SINCE 1913
Purpose at the Heart of What We Do
Programs & Vocational Training
Skills training, social enterprise, and community programs that create opportunities for women and girls
Women-Focused Accommodation
Safe, affordable accommodation in central Kuala Lumpur that supports programs for women and girls
Spaces for Work & Community
Event spaces, studios, and offices designed for learning, collaboration, and community activities.
Community & Support
Join, volunteer, or support our work to help sustain YWCA’s mission in Kuala Lumpur.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Y3K FILM PROJECT
2022
Y3K is a dystopian sci-fi film by YWCA KL's Youth Wing, created with students and graduates of YWCA KL's Vocational Training Opportunity Centre. The film concludes a 2022 program which equipped students for the New Normal through content creation, vocational skills, and environmental awareness in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
STARBUCKS UPCYCLED FLAVORLOCK POUCH
2022
The Starbucks Upcycled Flavorlock Pouch Project, a collaboration between YWCA KL and Starbucks Malaysia aims to reduce landfill waste while supporting underprivileged communities. Disposed coffee bags and remnant fabrics are sewn into useful pouches by women from the B40 community, providing them with valuable income for their families while promoting sustainability. The project unites volunteers from both organizations to foster environmental awareness and social responsibility.
SPIRIT OF THINGS:
COMMUNITY UPCYCLING PROJECT
2021
Spirit of Things is an advocacy video project by YWCA KL and partners, including Project SEA*5, that highlights the environmental impact of human activity while exploring creative solutions. Supported by Mekong Cultural Hub and the British Council, it engages wider audiences on global issues. The project explores the potential of upcycling to reduce consumption. It includes a music video and documentary showcasing upcycled streetwear and accessories in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
THE ROGUE FESTIVAL
2019
The Rogue Festival called on youth to engage in conscious service, showcasing creativity and social enterprise to support the environment and communities. Organized with Eats Shoots & Roots and funded by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, it was part of Urbanscapes 2019. The event featured an upcycling bazaar, creative studios, workshops, performances, and an urban farm cook-off. It also included a campaign music video, “Greater: Rogue Nation Rising,” featuring Juwita Suwito & Friends, with styling by VTOC students and graduates.
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YWCA Kuala Lumpur
No. 12, Jalan Hang Jebat
50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: ywcakualalumpur1913@yahoo.com
General Line: +603 2022 1200
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