YMCAs: Empowering Youth and Transforming Communities

Local and National YMCA Associations are strongly rooted in their communities. Depending on priority issues affecting young people in the community, YMCAs work in: sustainable development, food security, education, leadership development, health, gender equality, peace building, and many other areas. In addition to research, awareness-raising, and training in these  areas, YMCAs also advocate for public policies that protect young people’s rights.  Through these actions YMCAs are creating long-lasting change in the lives of millions of youth and their communities. 

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