Amman, June 4 (Petra) – Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal
on Wednesday attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the Young
Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Jordan.

Addressing the ceremony, Her Royal Highness praised YWCA’s
achievements throughout its history, highlighting its role as a
“distinguished model” in serving the community, empowering women,
supporting youth, and promoting the values ​​of benevolence and
citizenship.

In the presence of Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa,
Her Royal Highness stated YWCA, through 7 decades of continuous work,
has embodied a “firm” vision and “deep” belief that building nations
and people is indispensable by believing in the citizens’
capabilities and aspirations and enhancing the presence of women in
society.

Her Royal Highness said YWCA’s journey reflects Jordan’s story, where
religions converge on love for the homeland, embodying the spirit of
coexistence and integration among all social segments.

The Princess hoped the coming years will bring even greater
achievements, ensuring that the YWCA remains a “beacon of benevolence
and a message of hope in our beloved Jordan.”

In turn, the YWCA head, Hania Qaqish, said the association carried a
humanitarian and national mission that believed in the women’s role
as “true partners in development and nation-building.”

She noted the celebration is a tribute to every woman who contributed
to creating this great humanitarian legacy.

Jordan, under His Majesty King Abdullah II’s leadership, has been
and will remain a land of pluralism and respect for human dignity and
values, which the YWCA’s mission is founded, she pointed out.

Qaqish said the YWCA is “deeply rooted” in Jordan and its values,
representing a shining example of benevolence and volunteer work.

“YWCA believes that Jordanian women are capable of being partners in
building, creating hope, and developing society,” she said.

She highlighted YWCA’s achievements made throughout its history,
which have had a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of women
and families through productive projects that supported women’s
economic empowerment and other service-oriented and diverse training
programs.

During the ceremony, which featured folkloric and national
performances by the scout troop of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church/Marka and students of the National Orthodox School/Ashrafieh,
Her Highness honored a number of the YWCA’s members and pioneers who
had made a contribution on its journey in volunteering, and upholding
its mission.

Her Highness also honored one of the supporters of the scholarship
program provided to the YWCA and the top female students who
benefited from its services.

//Petra// AG