leading the way
towards solutions
to the world’s problems?
Empowering young people since 1844
The World Alliance of YMCAs supports and facilitates some 120 national YMCAs and three 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.
Latest News
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Young people are talking. The question is, are we listening?
“Young people are talking. The question is, are we listening?” Carlos Sanvee speaks at...
23/09/2020 -
Seizing the opportunity in crisis
We are reimagining the YMCA – and the world – in the face of Covid: it’s a g...
21/09/2020 -
Covid and the YMCA: the journey travelled, the way ahead
“#WeShallOvercome. What is more, I honestly believe we will #BuildBackBetter”, said Wo...
10/09/2020 -
‘Reimagination’ in the face of Covid: YMCA ‘Padare’
From ‘Recovery’ to ‘Reimagination’ in the face of Covid: YMCA ‘Padare’ talks d...
09/09/2020 -
YMCA builds reading and writing skills
8 September is International Literacy Day. Literacy is at the core of education. Yet many ...
07/09/2020 -
Beirut: YMCA supporting families in coming back home
On Tuesday 4 August 2020, a massive explosion destroyed thousands of homes and buildings i...
03/09/2020
Next events
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Youth-Led Solutions initiative
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is an international collaboration facilitated by local YMCAs around the…
Monday 12 October - Tuesday 13 October -
Week of Prayer 2020
This year, the World YMCA and World YWCA- Week of Prayer and World Fellowship will be an invitation to journey together throughout…
Sunday 8 November - Saturday 14 November
