Principles of Partnership between the World Alliance of YMCAs (WA) and Y’s Men International (YMI)

Date: 04 April 2011

During the opening day of the World Alliance of YMCAs executive meeting on 1 April in Geneva, the Principles of Partnership between the World Alliance of YMCAs (WA) and Y’s Men International (YMI) were reaffirmed. The signing of the document by WA Secretary General, Johan Vihelm Eltvik and YMI Secretary General, Takao (Nishi) Nishimura was witnessed by the meeting participants.

The tradition dates back to the first signing of the document in 1981 and is a commitment by both Secretaries General to deepen the relationship between the two organisations and together develop new ways to support the YMCA and the communities in which it is present throughout the world.

Now it is suggested that the Principles of Partnership be adopted at Area and Regional levels to seek a closer relationship between YMI and the YMCA.