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Fitness Fun
Cardio is boring? Think again! Our girls in VTOC had an amazing time combining intense and challenging workout that focuses on the big emphasis of fun at the Cycology Fitness last weekend. Here's some awesome pictures we took!
ywcakualalumpur
Aug 1, 20181 min read


You BAKE us happy!
Thank you for joining our Merdeka Bazaar Pop-Up Tea Party last weekend at IPC shopping Centre and for supporting our Social Enterprise. We hope you had fun as much as we do! We’re happy to be selling off ALL our cupcakes at the end of the day. 🎂 - We would also like to thank our volunteers for making this Tea Party a splash! You are appreciated.
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Jul 25, 20181 min read


Pouch Project
Our latest order for pouches fulfilled and bound for London! The latest social enterprise project by our VTOC sewing students!
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Jul 15, 20181 min read


Flower Pop-Up Shop
On the 18th June 2018, we had the privilege of creating a floral pop up market for the Melium Group at Dome Cafe, BSC as part of our Social Enterprise initiatives - an educational and financial empowerment project whereby our VTOC students are given an opportunity to learn a skill and earn money for part-time work at the same time. Students were taught the art of floristry - how to make bouquets. Guests of the Melium High Tea event were given a bouquet each and had the chance
ywcakualalumpur
Jul 15, 20181 min read


Angels in Chinatown
Elements of angels comes into a new dimension in this VR workshop conducted for our VTOC Students in May. Inspired by the Victoria Secret Angels Fashion Show, designer Allan Yap from Just Heavenly, help the VTOC students with the making of wings. The concept of angels was brought to life through the creative use of recyclable items into brightly coloured and fascinating wings. A series of fashion workshops which included jewellery-making, culminated in a collaboration between
ywcakualalumpur
Jun 12, 20181 min read


The excitement is BUILDING!
Be part of our excitement while we create a whole new look just for you!
ywcakualalumpur
Jun 12, 20181 min read


Handmade with <3
Mother’s Day is the special time of year when we get to celebrate our first best friend and the person we always turn to when we needed some advice. On 13th May, we’re honoured to be given the chance in designing these cute pouches for mothers in Alpha Colors church, Glenmarie. Take a look at some of our behind the scene pictures we took last weekend.
ywcakualalumpur
May 16, 20181 min read


Open workshop- Brunch & Munch
On the 2nd of May 2018, YWCA had an amazing time organizing a brunch party with our Culinary & Baking students of the VTOC and some of our club members. A great time of fellowship together over good food prepared by our own students, we got the chance to try the delicious spicy tom yam soup. Not forgetting the best part: trying out the unique taste of different flower teas. Everyone enjoyed our session and we’re all looking forward to organize this open workshop again in the
ywcakualalumpur
May 2, 20181 min read


Jewellery making workshop
Making your own jewellery is not only a fun and addictive hobby, it also has the added benefit that you get to wear what you create! However, many people don’t really know where to start. Here in YWCA (VTOC), we celebrated the month of Fashion (April) by providing our student the opportunity to learn the making of jewellery by one and only,Ms. Pin from NCWO (National Council of Women's Organisation,Malaysia). However, many people don’t really know where to start. Here in YWC
ywcakualalumpur
Apr 24, 20181 min read


Rakan KL Photoshoot
THANK YOU Rakan KL for some photographic records of YWCA KL before we kick start our renovations. Here are some of the beautiful pictures captured by them!
ywcakualalumpur
Apr 18, 20181 min read


EATS, SHOOTS & ROOTS
-COOKOUT COMPETITION- As the finale to the Urban Farming workshop series, 3 teams battled it out to win a cooking competition for guest judges (including jazz singer Junji Delfino), using ingredients harvested from the urban farm. With impressive results, congratulations to the students upon a successful course completed.
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Apr 18, 20181 min read


VR Program: Retro Riuh - Arts Festival, APW
Learning about urban renewal, crafts and creative F&B at Riuh's retro-themed arts festival
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Apr 6, 20181 min read


VR Program: Rimbun Dahan Open House: Art & Architecture
An interesting afternoon of learning about art and architecture, both contemporary and traditional. A highlight of the visit was an open talk by Ruby Subramaniam about how she used body painting in photography to express body issues.
ywcakualalumpur
Apr 5, 20181 min read


VR Program: MEREKA Explorer with Biji-Biji
VTOC girls enjoyed an enlightening day of digital and manual crafting at the MEREKA Explorer Program by Biji-Biji, Publika. Two sessions saw the students experience a range of fields from fashion, metalsmithing, programming, branding, virtual reality painting, energy and more! Special thanks to Yayasan Hasanah and Acappella KLCC Suites for sponsorships.
ywcakualalumpur
Apr 5, 20181 min read


VR Program: Sentul Adventures - Art Jam at Refinery Gallery, Dignity Cafe & KLPac
Over the school holidays some students went for an Art Jam session at Refinery Art Gallery in Sentul. They had an introduction to art by Japanese artist Sanae Yamada before being provided canvases and paints for their own works of art. Dinner at Eat X Dignity Cafe was followed by an evening stroll at KLPac. Our appreciation goes out to Acappella KLCC Suites for their sponsorship of transport for the day.
ywcakualalumpur
Mar 26, 20181 min read


Welcoming the Microhouse from World Urban Forum 2018
We are proud to be the new home for the Microhouse experiment by architects Tetawowe and Thinkcity from World Urban Forum 2018. Looking forward to the creation of more recreational spaces for our residents and VTOC students as we aim to increased the living quality within the historical centre.
ywcakualalumpur
Mar 26, 20181 min read


Farm-to-Table Cookout with Darren Teoh, Dewakan Restaurant
A big Thank You to Eats Shoots & Roots and chef Darren Teoh of Dewakan Restaurant for spending the morning with our Culinary & Bakery students at VTOC, as they literally reaped the fruits of their labour! This penultimate workshop of the Eats Shoots & Roots series saw a range of vegetarian dishes prepared using ingredients harvested from the Edible Garden built by the students over the last few weeks. Stay tuned for the Harvest Party on 31st March 2018!
ywcakualalumpur
Mar 12, 20181 min read


Star Womens' Fiesta 2018 - Happy International Womens' Day!
In conjunction with International Womens' Day, YWCA KL joined the festivities at The Star Womens' Fiesta 2018 at Starling Mall, PJ. We are honoured to have been mentioned in the centre spread Star Metro article covering the event. Blessed to share with the good folks who dropped by and we look forward to hearing from you sometime soon!
ywcakualalumpur
Mar 12, 20181 min read


VR Program: Mobile Film-making Workshop with Rocketfuel Entertainment
On February 28th, seven of our VTOC students had the privilege of attending a Mobile Film-Making Workshop organised by Make It Right Movement & Brickfields Asia College. A collaboration between MRIM and Rocketfuel Entertainment, the workshop provided the basics of filming, hands-on assignments and even a session on creativity and coming up with story ideas. A shoutout to the team from MRIM and Rocketfuel Entertainment...it was truly amazing and we look forward to making some
ywcakualalumpur
Mar 7, 20181 min read


GE Aviation Facility Site Visit
VR Program: Site Visit to General Electric Aviation Facility Learning about technology and employment opportunities in the aviation sector 2nd February saw our VTOC students take a trip to the GE Aviation facility in Subang Airport for a tour of the facilities, and receive a glimpse into about what it's like to work in the aviation sector. The tour was followed by a briefing from SHRDC (Selangor Human Resource Development Centre) about employment opportunities in aviation, as
ywcakualalumpur
Jan 22, 20181 min read
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