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Thank you… Thank you… WHAT an exciting day! I am so honoured that you have elected me to serve as the next President of the World Alliance of YMCAs. This election is particularly special because, my YMCA friends, we have broken new ground for our movement. Reflecting on the Paris Basis, Kampala Principles, and Challenge 21, the global mission documents …
So, it’s the second last day of World Council. We have all grown progressively more tired as the days have passed, today we’re laughing at each other as we struggle to make our minds work at full capacity. As a friendly face tops up my third coffee for this morning, I breathe a big sigh of contentment and relief. Despite …
My name is Lawrence Senamu Dolo Jr, I am a Change Agent from YMCA Liberia. This is my first world Council but it is also my best because it pointed out an issue that I am passionate about. I like to share my experiences from this World Council on mental health with you. Mental health is a very big problem …
The 19th World Council officially opened in Chiang Mai on Sunday night with bright lights, glittering Thai performances, talented young people singing and dancing but most importantly a strong reaffirmation of the YMCA’s strategic direction to empower and support young people. Exciting and energetic from start to finish, World YMCA President Peter Posner welcomed over 80 countries. The YMCA is changing …
Chow Tseung Man is a 25-year-old Change Agent from the YMCA of Hong Kong she is passion about youth programs and creating a sustainable environment for all people.
They are the eyes of our 19th YMCA World Council Three of our video and photo team member The fabulous coverage of our YMCA World Council can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ymcaworld #ye4good #YMCAWC18
On Thursday over 40 National General Secretaries (NGS) took the stage and came together to share their processes and journey as part of the global YMCA movement focused on Youth Empowerment 4 Good. In 2013, they awoke the YMCA movement which was like a “sleeping giant” by coming together to be co-owners and co-creators of the global strategy to move …
“The Untold Stories of Injustice towards Young People” Youth Empowerment for Good Key Note Presentation at the 19th Council of the World YMCA 10th of July 2018, Chiang Mai, Thailand NyBy aradzayi Gumbonzvanda The World YMCA President, Peter Posner and Executive Council Members The World YMCA General Secretary, Rev. Johan Vilhelm Eltvik, staff and volunteers Our hosts YMCA of Thailand, …
