YWCA Jordan
Jordanian YWCA affiliate serving women and communities through education, skills, and social empowerment since 1950
Young Women’s Christian Association of Jordan
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The Young Women's Christian Association of Jordan (JYWCA) was established in 1950 and is affiliated with the World YWCA in Geneva. Operating four branches in Amman, Madaba, Husun, and Fuhais, the association serves women and the broader community without social, religious, or racial discrimination, working to advance women's cultural, economic, and social participation. With approximately 950 members, it delivers education, vocational training, and community programs inspired by Christian values and a commitment to gender equality.
Mission
To serve women and communities in Jordan without discrimination, promoting women's full and equal participation in society through education, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesEstablished in 1950 and affiliated with the World YWCA in Geneva, the Young Women's Christian Association of Jordan serves women and communities through branches in Amman, Madaba, Husun, and Fuhais.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in JordanConcerns
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- Established in 1950, it predates 94% of the charities in Jordan GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 72% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 57 social services charities in Jordan it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYWCA Jordan is a social services nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 31/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
YWCA Jordan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 31 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Jordan is 36/100.
YWCA Jordan is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
YWCA Jordan is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
YWCA Jordan is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Young Women's Christian Association of Jordan (JYWCA) was established in 1950 and is affiliated with the World YWCA in Geneva. Operating four branches in Amman, Madaba, Husun, and Fuhais, the association serves women and the broader community without social, religious, or racial discrimination, working to advance women's cultural, economic, and social participation. With approximately 950 members, it delivers education, vocational training, and community programs inspired by Christian values and a commitment to gender equality. YWCA Jordan is a social services organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1950.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Young Women’s Christian Association of Jordan is listed in Jordan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Young Women’s Christian Association of Jordan is listed in Jordan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1950
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about YWCA Jordan
- What is YWCA Jordan?
- YWCA Jordan is a social services non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Young Women's Christian Association of Jordan (JYWCA) was established in 1950 and is affiliated with the World YWCA in Geneva. Operating four branches in Amman, Madaba, Husun, and Fuhais, the association serves women and the broader community without social, religious, or racial discrimination, working to advance women's cultural, economic, and social participation. With approximately 950 members, it delivers education, vocational training, and community programs inspired by Christian values and a commitment to gender equality.
- When was YWCA Jordan founded?
- YWCA Jordan was founded in 1950.
- Where is YWCA Jordan located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is YWCA Jordan trustworthy?
- YWCA Jordan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- Are donations to YWCA Jordan tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.