World YMCA

As Ramadan draws near, we wish a peaceful and blessed Ramadan to all observing. 🌙 A time of fasting, reflection, and unity for communities around the world. #Ramadan

As we mark this year's International Women’s Day, join us for a 90-minute global event bringing together leaders and changemakers from across the YMCA Movement. 🌟 Moderated by World YMCA President Soheila Hayek 🌟 Panelists from YMCA Europe, Africa Alliance YMCA, YMCA América Latina & Caribe and Asia Pacific YMCA 🌟 Insights from YMCA Canada and YMCA of the USA on advancing gender equity 🌟 Raquel Roth from YMCA Canada and a Change Agent from Cohort 5 will lead interactive exercises to help attendees reflect on their perspectives and experiences. We’ll explore how to break barriers, challenge biases and build a Just World in YMCA communities and workplaces. Be part of the conversation and the commitment to action. 📍 See the event details and register today: https://bit.ly/41mvrKI

🌍 United by YMCA Vision 2030, YMCAs worldwide make a difference every day—empowering young people and communities with skills, supporting refugees, improving health and protecting our planet. We showcased eight films highlighting this work at the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa in October 2024. We have been sharing each one of these films over the past weeks. Here we spotlight the F2 GreenPathy Project. 🤝 YMCAs involved: Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong ✨ Impact: Since 2023, over 50,000 fresh flowers have been recycled into dried flower products, empowering and training disadvantaged mothers for re-employment. All profits are reinvested to support YM Fleur’s programmes to support women and their families. 👉 We've shared highlights here - watch the full film on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gre6_S5F

Today marks the solemn anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. At the World YMCA, we continue to offer help, hope, and dignity to those who need it most. We remain dedicated to providing care and building pathways toward recovery. May peace and harmony prevail wherever conflict and war arise.

Ready to apply for Change Agents 6.0? Mialy, a member of cohort 5 from YMCA Madagascar, shares how the programme has shaped her mindset and helped her step out of her comfort zone. If you're 18-30 years old with at least 3 years of YMCA experience, this is your chance to develop your leadership skills, connect with peers worldwide, and contribute to YMCA Vision 2030. 🗓️ Apply by 23 March 2025 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4jAhS1v Africa Alliance YMCA

Great opportunity; there’s still time to register and join the conversation on multilingualism. 👇

As we mark this year's International Women’s Day, join us for a 90-minute global event bringing together leaders and changemakers from across the YMCA Movement. 🌟 Moderated by World YMCA President Soheila Hayek 🌟 Panelists from YMCA Europe, Africa Alliance YMCA, YMCA América Latina & Caribe and Asia Pacific YMCA 🌟 Insights from YMCA Canada and YMCA of the USA on advancing gender equity 🌟 Raquel Roth from YMCA Canada and a Change Agent from Cohort 5 will lead interactive exercises to help attendees reflect on their perspectives and experiences. We’ll explore how to break barriers, challenge biases and build a Just World in YMCA communities and workplaces. Be part of the conversation and the commitment to action. 📍 See the event details and register today: https://bit.ly/41mvrKI

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment to a just and sustainable future. Through YMCA Vision 2030 and our Just World Pillar, YMCAs worldwide empower young people and communities to build a just, sustainable, equitable and inclusive future for all. 🌍🌎🌏

🌍 Day 3 of the YMCA National General Secretaries meeting, hosted by YMCA Germany, brought insightful small group discussions on advancing YMCA Vision 2030 and shaping new ideas for the future. A great opportunity for collaboration and strategic planning. 🙌 YMCA Europe YMCA América Latina & Caribe Africa Alliance YMCA

Excellent observations from Mayank Dhingra, who shares how HP and the YMCA are working together to accelerate digital equity worldwide and the power of partnership.