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S̄wạs̄dī! Hello! Bonjour! Ohayo! Bwanji! G’day! The 19th World Council kicks off this afternoon with over 1,200 delegates from over 80 countries represented who have travelled from as far and wide as Serbia, Peru, Myanmar and more to be part of the peak global event. The air is hot and sticky in Chiang Mai, Thailand but the excitement is growing …
Today over 29 Thai journalists attended the 19th YMCA World Council Press Conference. With microphones and video cameras in hand they captured World YMCA Secretary General Johan Vilhelm Eltvik, the President of Thai Alliance of YMCAs Danuch Yontararak, and NGS of the YMCA of Chiang Mai Rachan Maneekarn sharing their excitement for the global YMCA movement coming to Thailand for …
The YMCA of Chiang Mai has been serving the local community for 45 years. It has grown over the years and extended into 6 branches in the northern part of Thailand. It began from an idea backed by a small group of volunteers headed by former President Dr. Boonrem Singhanetr, former General Secretary Mr. Vorakit Kantakalung and friends with interfaith …
Don’t miss the evening of Tuesday 10th at 8pm for a great night’s entertainment. First, the evening is kicked off with our very own YMCA Change Agents who will share stories of impact and we shall hear from some of them about their personal life-changing experiences within the YMCA. This is then followed by the Harlem Globetrotters Show. We are …
World Council participants will be able to purchase these official limited edition souvenirs from Chiang Mai. • YMCA Pin of the Day This is a limited edition series. Only 200 of each pin will be released. One pin per day. Pins will be US$3 (100bht ) each or $15 (500bht) for a gift box set of six. To ensure participants …
Dear Friends, I am very pleased to share with you all the announcement from my good friend Henry J. Grindheim, the International President of Y's Men International of the appointment of Jose Varghese as the next International Secretary General. This is a great example of the partnership between YMCAs and Ys Men that such an experienced and highly regarded YMCA …
We encourage all participants to download the World Council event app for your smartphone. (If you already have, we hope you’re enjoying it). This app is where all the updated information will be available, in your hands, all the time! Here’s a snapshot of the information available: Programme – with room locations Maps of Chiang Mai, the hotels, locations and …
We are pleased to release the programme for the World Council:
We are pleased to introduce you to the keynote speakers for the World Council: Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda from Zimbabwe is a trained human rights lawyer with extensive experience in conflict resolution and mediation who has worked tirelessly for advancing women and children’s human rights. Nyaradzayi served Secretary General for the World YWCA in Geneva. Howard Smith is President of the Harlem …
