YMCA puts its mark on the United Nations
World YMCA attended the eighth edition of the ECOSOC Youth Forum at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York...
Meet the new World YMCA’s UN Advocacy Group
Climate change. Equality. Poverty. Us vs them. These and many others are all issues impacting the future of the world’s...
“We need greater collaboration to empower youth” – NGS Conference in Brisbane
“If you want to change the world, start with yourself. As the oldest and largest youth organisation we should take...
A message to the youths involved in the climate change protests from the Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs
Watching the recent coverage of the climate change school strikes has struck a chord with me personally as well as...
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is an unprecedented event in the region. During the last 24 hours, we have seen...
New staff appointments to the communications department
World YMCA is excited to welcome two new staff appointments to the communications department starting 15 March 2019. Palmer Hestley, Director...
New Staff at the World YMCAs
I am pleased to welcome two new staff at the World YMCAs as of 1 February 2019. DJ Forza as the...
Global Summit on Refugees and Migrants
With the number of people on the move now at a record total of more than 68 million – more...
Invitation to apply to UN Calls
The World Alliance is changing how we engage and is represented in the United Nations processes from 2019. We are...
YMCA175: a message to the world
This year, to mark the 175th anniversary of YMCA, YMCA175 will bring together thousands of young leaders for a unique...
Sri Lanka – Emergency Relief Appeal
Dear Friends, You have certainly heard in the news the situation in Sri Lanka. There have been torrential rains for two weeks...
Secretary General Message to the Movement
Dear YMCA friends and colleagues, Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection and a...