Pillar 1:
Community
Wellbeing
1 in 7
young people aged 5-19 worldwide experience a mental health disorder (UN/WHO)
36%
of young people report being in a physical fight in the past year (WHO)
81%
of adolescents don’t meet the World Health Organization’s recommended levels of physical activity (WHO)
Our latest Community Wellbeing news
Feature Story
Community Wellbeing: What does it mean for YMCAs?
When we talk about the four Pillars of Impact of YMCA Vision 2030 – Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, Sustainable Planet and Just World – we understand the words. But do we know what they really mean?
Read the full storyOur three Community Wellbeing goals
Our Belief
The YMCA believes that every person should have the means to grow and thrive in body, mind and spirit, while taking care of their individual and collective wellbeing.
Our Pledge
By 2030 the YMCA will co-create, provide and advocate for high-quality, relevant and sustainable health and wellbeing solutions to young people and communities worldwide.