Lebanon

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs and development of young women's Christian associations around the world. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of the world's movement of YWCA's and the international organization, World YWCA, participates in this network of associations by offering support to associations, maintaining an awareness of YWCA work and needs in other countries and sending representatives abroad to aid in development. Correspondence and reports from visiting secretaries include program...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YWCA in Lebanon in developing the status of women there. Through programs such as vocational training, hostels and camps the YWCA in Lebanon works to increase opportunities for girls and young women. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports these efforts through training, resource sharing and sending staff to work in Lebanon developing local leadership and programs. In addition, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division supports Lebanese...

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Interior and exterior photographs of young women's Christian association buildings in Lebanon. Photographs also include images of women at a new building site in Beirut.

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Photographs of children and youth enjoying young women's Christian association camp programs. Many photographs are of the Beirut Stay-at-Home Camp, a program for local children providing meals and recreation.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association programs for children in Lebanon including nursery schools, day camps, child care programs, Girl Reserve clubs, and recreation programs. Also included are several photographs depicting young children employed in factories.

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Photographs from young women's Christian association conferences and group meetings in Lebanon.

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Photographs of young women engaged in craft and art programs at young women's Christian associations in Lebanon. Many photographs are of the YWCA Vocational Training School in Beirut.

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Photographs of domestic skills programs at young women's Christian associations in Lebanon teahcing skills such as dressmaking, cooking, child care and sewing. Many photographs are from the YWCA Vocational Training School in Beirut.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association health education and health service programs including a camp for undernourished children, food distribution services, child care services and health clinics. Materials include a folder of negatives that were not digitized.

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Photographs of general young women's Christian association program activities in Lebanon as well as photographs of the countryside and Beirut. Also included are two photographs of Greek and Armenian refugees in Lebanon.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association programs for teenage girls in Lebanon.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association vocational education programs for women. Programs include typing skills, literacy, interview methods, and supplemental education and are geared towards women working in any field including industry or business domestic service. Many photographs are from the Beirut Vocational Training School. Materials include a folder of negatives that were not digitized.

Scope and Contents Beginning as relief work following World War I, the YWCA of Syria seeks to provide a place for all women in Syria to meet and to promote their spiritual, physical, mental and intellectual well being. The YWCA of Syria is part of the World YWCA and supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition to providing financial support, the YWCA of the U.S.A. sends secretaries to Syria to act as leaders, train Syrian leadership and assess YWCA activities and performance in Syria and report back to the...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Syria, the YWCA of Beirut and later, the YWCA of Lebanon and Syria. The YWCA of the U.S.A. sends secretaries to Syria to advise on YWCA activities, train leaders and report back to the National Board and local associations concerning the work being carried out in Syria. The staff in Syria write narrative accounts of their journeys often containing vivid descriptions of their surroundings and the nature of their work. Reports assess the work...

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The report of the study, "The Status of Women in Lebanon" takes a detailed look at the rights of women in addition to the social and religious customs affecting their lives. Correspondence and reports update the YWCA of the U.S.A. offices and associations of the work being done, seek additional staff or finances, arrange travel to the United States for Syrian trainees and assess future needs for association work.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Hungary, Iran, Italy, Syria, Lebanon, Mexico, the Middle East and the Mediterranean area. During World War II, the YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with the World YWCA, YWCA organizations around the world, and other relief agencies to assist with the global cause. War relief activities include operating hostess houses, refugee relief, financial support, health aid and supplying provisions. YWCA centers around the world offer their facilities as...