Our vision is a world where every person lives in harmony with self, with society and with creation.
Vision 2030
Empowering
communities,
transforming
lives
What is Vision 2030?
Witness our global impact
Experience the inspiring stories of YMCAs worldwide—from supporting refugees and empowering youth to fostering mental health and sustainability. These powerful films showcase real impact across the four pillars of Vision 2030, as screened at the Accelerator Summit in Mombasa, October 2024.
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Our Vision
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Our 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.
The four Pillars of Impact
To achieve Vision 2030, all YMCAs will focus on four areas and work toward 12 strategic goals.
Community Wellbeing
We nurture young people in body, mind and spirit.
Meaningful Work
We support worthwhile jobs and sustainable livelihoods.
Sustainable Planet
We channel young people's commitment to climate justice and sustainability
Just World
Young people demand justice. We amplify youth voices and actions in communities.
YMCA National Movements actively aligning with YMCA Vision 2030
World YMCA has conducted annual research since 2022 on YMCA National Movements’ adoption of and alignment with YMCA Vision 2030, and its four Pillars of Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, Sustainable Planet, Just World. Full findings are available from the Secretariat.
Movement Support Functions
Strategic Alignment & Movement Strengthening
Strategic Alignment & Movement Strengthening
Strengthening the YMCA Movement by aligning strategy, systems, and support structures to effectively implement Vision 2030 across National and Local YMCAs.
Strategic Alignment & Movement Strengthening
Strengthening the YMCA Movement by aligning strategy, systems, and support structures to effectively implement Vision 2030 across National and Local YMCAs.
Resource Development & Partnerships
Resource Development & Partnerships
Mobilising sustainable resources, partnerships, and innovative financing models to support the implementation of Vision 2030 priorities across the Movement.
Resource Development & Partnerships
Mobilising sustainable resources, partnerships, and innovative financing models to support the implementation of Vision 2030 priorities across the Movement.
Learning, Innovation & Impact
Learning, Innovation & Impact
Building a learning and impact-driven YMCA Movement through knowledge sharing, innovation, measurement frameworks, and collaborative learning spaces.
Learning, Innovation & Impact
Building a learning and impact-driven YMCA Movement through knowledge sharing, innovation, measurement frameworks, and collaborative learning spaces.
Advocacy & Influence
Advocacy & Influence
Amplifying YMCA voices and grassroots experiences to influence policy, strengthen advocacy efforts, and position the Movement on regional and global platforms.
Advocacy & Influence
Amplifying YMCA voices and grassroots experiences to influence policy, strengthen advocacy efforts, and position the Movement on regional and global platforms.
Vision 2030
progress
YMCAs around the world are implementing Vision 2030 in their strategic plans and programming.
Vision 2030 case studies from around the world
Uni YMCA / Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
YMCA Medellin, Colombia
Africa Alliance YMCA General Assembly
Our latest videos
Video
25 March 2024
YMCA leaders share YMCA Vision 2030 update and progress
Video
25 March 2024
YMCA Vision 2030: YMCA leaders share what it means to them
Video
25 March 2024
YMCA National General Secretaries reflect on Vision 2030
Our latest Vision 2030 news
Get involved
Join a YMCA near you, and get involved. It's for all National YMCA Movements to align with Vision 2030 and apply it in their way that best suits their skills, their characteristics and their local settings. World YMCA will coordinate the process, and use this website as a platform to share news, successes, stories, and best policy and practice.
Răzvan-Victor Sassu
Head of Strategy & Policy
Romania
Răzvan-Victor Sassu
Head of Strategy & Policy
Romania
Răzvan-Victor SASSU (Romania) is Head of Strategy, Policy and Movement Strengthening at the World Alliance of YMCAs. Based in Bucharest, Romania, he joined the team in February 2019 and progressed through various roles since.
He is also the CEO of the Bucharest branch of YMCA Romania (Young Initiative Association), and he also served on the Board of YMCA Romania between 2015 and 2025.
He specialised in organisational management and economics, with a Master’s Degree in the Knowledge-based Economy and Entrepreneurial Management.
YMCA associations are deeply rooted and trusted by their communities, empowering the most marginalised young people, and encouraging them to lead the charge for change in their communities and the world.
The YMCA offers an unprecedented ability to 'scale up' initiatives in multiple countries, regions, and communities. It also has the ability to design approaches that meet young people and communities where they are.