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VTOC 20th Anniversary Celebration
It's Showtime! The VTOC Secret Fashion Show on 17th November 2018 was a proud showcase by the VTOC students in conjunction with it's 20th anniversary. Collections were designed and sewn by the Sewing & Tailoring Class, hair and makeup by the Hairdressing & Beautycare Students, and high tea was prepared by the Culinary & Bakery Class. We would like to thank all the friends who attended and who have been part of our journey. Congratulations VTOC Class of 2018 and we wish you al
ywcakualalumpur
Nov 17, 20181 min read


Design For Empowerment: A Conversation
On 11th October 2019, YWCA KL was invited by Think City to share about our creative programs in the social work field in conjunction with the KUL Design Month. Other speakers included eminent female architects Eleena Jamil and Sofia Castelo. The session opened with sharings from all three architects about their experiences and thoughts as females in the application of design, and ended with a moderated discussion and questions from the floor. We had a blast connecting with ot
ywcakualalumpur
Oct 15, 20181 min read


Without music, life would B Flat (Pun intended) ;P
Our Music Workshop Series brought us up close with the one and only, Juwita Suwito. A professional singer & vocal coach. - Such an honour having you with us, Juwita! We would like to thank you for your great support to us here in VTOC. ☺️
ywcakualalumpur
Oct 9, 20181 min read


Music = Outburst of the soul
We’re honoured to have Stephanie Vanden Driesen here in VTOC for our musical workshop series. - Thank you so much, Stephanie for your time and dedication. Thank you for educating & inspiring us through music. 🎶
ywcakualalumpur
Oct 2, 20181 min read


Spread harmony, through harmony
What an amazing experience we had with The Vochale Project in our acappella music workshop here in VTOC. We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to them for their time in sharing their talents with us. The halls were filled with music that day as the students were taught to perform a rendition of 'This Is Me' from the movie 'The Greatest Showman'.
ywcakualalumpur
Oct 2, 20181 min read


Pop-Up Social Enterprise Estate
Our booth at The I Love Malaysia Bazaar organised by The Edge Magazine & IPC Shopping Centre is a success only because of YOU! Thank you for supporting our Pop-Up Bagmaker, Pop-Up Tea Party & Pop-Up Flower Shop social enterprises. Students underwent entrepreneurship training which covered product design, production, and sales towards learning to become financially independent. Your support of our students is forever valued.
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Sep 25, 20181 min read


Floral Pop-up
Thank you for joining our Merdeka Bazaar, Pop-Up Floral Shop at IPC shopping Centre and for supporting our Social Enterprise! We hope you had fun as much as we do! We would also like to thank our volunteers for making this event a success! You are appreciated. Here are some pictures we took from our Floral Pop- Up shop. 💐
ywcakualalumpur
Sep 25, 20181 min read


Speak it out
It doesn't matter how good your idea is if you are unable to convey your thoughts properly. Knowing how important that is, we help our students in VTOC to overcome their fear of public speaking & teaching them the effective persuasion abilities through our Law Simulation VR program (VTOC Parliament & Debate). Held on the August 16, the students were thought the lesson on how to absorb, evaluate and process informations. Additionally, increase involvement in social & politic
ywcakualalumpur
Aug 21, 20181 min read


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.
ywcakualalumpur
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!
ywcakualalumpur
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
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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.
ywcakualalumpur
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
ywcakualalumpur
Apr 6, 20181 min read
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