Empowering young people since 1844
The World Alliance of YMCAs supports and facilitates some 120 national YMCAs and four regional Alliances across the globe, to provide young people with safe spaces and opportunities to take an active role in transforming their communities. Collectively, the YMCA Movement reaches some 65 million people a year.
YMCA Vision
Our vision is a world where every person lives in harmony with self, with society and with creation.
YMCA Mission
The YMCA’s mission is to empower young people and communities worldwide to build a just, sustainable, equitable and inclusive world, where every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit.
Latest News
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Meetings begin next week in Estes Park
Next week, YMCA leaders from around the world will gather in the stunning surroundings of ...
24/03/2023 -
Meaningful Work: Definition, trends and how it impacts YMCAs
Second article in a YMCA Vision 2030 series explores how YMCAs can positively impact emplo...
19/03/2023 -
What does it mean to be a Change Agent?
Four young leaders from previous cohorts share how the programme shaped their lives With c...
12/03/2023 -
#EmbraceEquity – not equality
By Soheila Hayek, President, World YMCA In my lifetime, I have seen women go from beautifu...
07/03/2023 -
Exploring Christian identity in the 21st Century global YMCA Movement – Steering Committee meets
The Steering Committee convened by World YMCA to design and lead a YMCA Movement-wide conv...
01/03/2023