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The VTOC Urban Farm with a backdrop of magnificent raintrees that frame its lush garden beds. Photos: The Star/Azman Ghani

Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur for 110 years is the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), a beacon of women’s empowerment.

Spanning three acres (1.2ha) of land dotted with majestic centuries-old raintrees, the YWCA has a rich history.

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