Acceptance Speech – Patricia Pelton – New President World YMCA

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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 …

The 19th YMCA World Council wrap

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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 …

Photo coverage of the 19th YMCA World Council

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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

National General Secretaries – Our Journey Together

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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 …

Key Note Presentation at the 19th Council of the World YMCA from Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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“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, …

World YMCA Executive Committee Members 2018-2022

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President: Patricia Pelton, Canada Deputy President: Agustin Garcia Bolanos Cacho, Mexico Treasurer: Ronald Tak Fai Yam, Hong Kong Alan Morton, Australia Anaclara Rodriguez Canzani, Uruguay Chanita Maneekarn, Thailand Cici Rojas, USA Colleen Leung, USA Craig Rowe, Canada Cristiano Ristov, Brazil Dodji Fiashinou, Togo Dorothee Pfrommer, Germany Duncan Ingram, England Indong Song, Korea Irene Ayimba, Kenya Karren Joy Fetalvero, Philippines Malene …

19th YMCA World Council – Group photo is LIVE!

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Dear YMCA Friends, this is a very special “Happy Friday” from the 19th YMCA World Council in Chiang Mai -Thailand with the group photo of all the participants! Happy Friday YMCA people all over the world you can download the photo at: https://tinyurl.com/y8tm5crc