Annual Reports
Foreword...
2025 was a year of transformation in a rapidly shifting world.
In 2025, the global YMCA Movement stepped forward with renewed purpose, responding to growing uncertainty and the urgent needs of young people and communities. As the world faced increasing polarization, economic strain, and social fragmentation, YMCA chose not only to respond, but to transform, from within and alongside the communities we serve.
Guided by Vision 2030, we strengthened our Movement across more than 75 National YMCAs, deepening alignment, building capacity, and expanding our collective impact across community wellbeing, meaningful work, sustainable planet, and a just world.
We amplified youth voice globally, supporting a new generation of Change Agents and advancing youth-led solutions, while leveraging innovation, including AI, and strong partnerships to grow our reach and relevance.
As we look ahead to the 21st YMCA World Council in Toronto in 2026 under the theme Transform, this report reflects a year of bold steps and shared commitment, to remain a Movement of hope and belonging for young people and communities in a turbulent world.
World Council and Vision 2030
YMCA Vision 2030 was adopted at the 20th World Council in Aarhus, Denmark on 5 July 2022, uniting the global Movement with a collective vision and mission. The moment of adoption was exhilarating. It was also the beginning of the next chapter of our journey together.
Download our 2025 Annual ReportVoices
Razane El Zein
Member
YMCA Middle East
YMCA Lebanon gave me a space of belonging, where I felt seen and valued. This journey with the YMCA inspired me to grow and to trust my voice and believe in my impact.
Odist Powell Jr
Regional Teen Director
YMCA of Greater Richmond, USA)
The YMCA has instilled the values of belonging into me. This positive impact has now led me to being a YMCA director, where I look to bring others the same experiences I'm grateful for.
Chen, Yen-Jung (Bella)
Director of Children’s Camp and UNI-Y Training
Leader
Taichung YMCA, Taiwan
Working with the YMCA has been a journey of mutual growth. It gave me the chance to build genuine, heartfelt connections with children, youth, and communities across the world. The YMCA offered me space to practice, to stumble, and to rise stronger.
Lydia Loo
Program Coordinator, Youth Programs
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
Being part of YMCA Canada’s National Young Leaders Advisory Committee has genuinely shaped the way I see myself and the Movement. It’s given me a community of passionate young leaders from across the country, people who constantly inspire me and challenge me to think bigger.
YMCA Europe 2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Report from YMCA Europe is now available, featuring a comprehensive overview of the organisation’s activities and achievements throughout the year.
The report covers a broad range of topics, depicted around the four pillars of YMCA Vision 2030 – Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, Sustainable Planet, and Just World.
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YMCA Asia Pacific 2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Report from YMCA APAY is now available, featuring a comprehensive overview of the organisation’s activities and achievements throughout the year.
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