🌍 This weekend, Răzvan-Victor Sassu, our Head of Strategy & Policy, spoke to over 300 delegates at the General Assembly of KFUM og KFUK i Danmark. He shared insights on #YMCAVision2030, current global challenges, and ways we can build a stronger Movement together. 🤝✨ With 151 years of service in Denmark, YMCA continues to inspire with its commitment to volunteerism, youth-led approaches and strong governance. YMCA Europe
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Founded in 1844, the World Alliance of YMCAs is the oldest and largest movement for young people in the world. The World YMCA, based in Geneva, Switzerland, supports approximately 120 national YMCAs and four regional Alliances across the globe. The YMCA empowers young people, aiming to provide them with safe spaces and opportunities to take an active role in transforming their communities. Collectively, the YMCA Movement reaches about 65 million people every year. In July 2022, YMCAs around the world adopted YMCA Vision 2030, our first-ever collective Mission and Vision. Together, we are working to positively impact Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, a Sustainable Planet and a Just World for young people and our communities.
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As we begin the World Week of Prayer, we share this reflection from Sára Dzvoniková, YMCA Czech Republic, on weathering life’s storms: "As YMCA and YWCA movements, we are called to be beacons of hope in a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable. In such times, our collective faith can become a source of strength for others, reminding them that they are not alone in their challenges." 🙏 Learn more and download the prayer booklet in three languages: https://bit.ly/47QSYoC World YWCA YMCA Europe
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🌧️ In the wake of devastating floods in Valencia, the solidarity from the global YMCA family has been a source of strength for YMCA España and the local community. ❤️ An initial report - available in English and Spanish - shares the extent of the damage, the impact on YMCA Valencia and the immediate aid efforts being led by dedicated teams and young volunteers. Read the report and learn how you can support the path to recovery: https://lnkd.in/g4mCbBnH YMCA Europe
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Fantastic insights and takeaways from our recent YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa: https://lnkd.in/evCxCwjh
🌟Last month, Erica Zissis from Grand Challenges Canada attended the 🌍World YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa, Kenya. The summit brought together global stakeholders to share knowledge and inspire action on youth empowerment and community wellbeing. Erica's Highlights included: ✨Her participation at the Workshop on Fostering Relational Wellbeing: Led by Shreya Jha from the Relational Wellbeing Collective with insights from Dr. Byron Bitanihirwe from the Science for Africa Foundation, this session explored applying the relational wellbeing model to youth programs to deepen the impact of community-driven initiatives. ✨Community Wellbeing Panel: Erica joined Shreya Jha, Frida Bramskog (KFUM Central), and Oriana Ortiz Parrao (YMCA America Latina & Caribe and Being Youth Advisor) to highlight the role of relational wellbeing in empowering young people. ✨Meaningful Work for Youth: Key discussions during the week stressed the need for youth skills and actual, meaningful employment—enabling youth to build connections and thrive beyond just certificates. 📖Read all of Erica's and Dr. Byron's reflections on the World YMCA Accelerator Summit in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/evCxCwjh #YMCAVision2030 #CommunityWellbeing #MentalHealth Fondation Botnar United for Global Mental Health NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Orygen
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Experience the highlights from Mombasa! 🎉 Whether you were there or watched from afar, you can now catch the best moments from the YMCA Accelerator Summit. We’ve put together over 800 photos in 3 albums on Flickr—relive the excitement and celebrate our global Movement. 📸✨ #YMCAVision2030 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3ApYxy6
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This Sunday we begin the annual YMCA-YWCA World Week of Prayer. From 10-16 November, we'll focus on "Moving with Faith through the Elements". 🔥💧 Dori Gorman, Association Chaplain for YMCA of Middle Tennessee, USA, shares insights on this theme and how it can be applied in our daily lives. 🙏 👉 Learn more and download the booklet: https://bit.ly/47QSYoC
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What a week it was! From workshops to devotions, networking to celebration, the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa inspired and energised us - here's a look at just some of the highlights. 📹 #YMCAVision2030
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🌍 In an article on our website, Mankhin Rinku of YMCA Bangladesh and Change Agent Cohort 5.0 shares three sessions that resonated with him at the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa. From learning practical green practices in the Green Ambassador Training, led by Narupacha Muang-in of Sao Hin YMCA, Thailand, to powerful sessions on migration and human rights, Rinku gained new insights to bring back to his community. He also visited the Bombolulu Workshop Centre, where vocational training and cultural preservation empower marginalised communities. 🌱✨ Read Rinku’s article and learn how he plans to drive positive change at home: https://bit.ly/3ADzCat
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Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong fully embraces #YMCAVision2030, adopted by the global Movement in 2022 and encompassing 4 Pillars to promote sustainable development worldwide. - Community Wellbeing - Meaningful Work - Sustainable Planet - Just World To achieve this, the association established a dedicated task force that systematically converted the 4 Pillars into over 20 specific service indicators (KPIs) to be implemented based on the Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) framework.🎉 In late September, the association held an online briefing session, with over 50 service units and nearly 170 staff participating. 🔍 The association will regularly share updates on the progress of each Pillar, conducting self-monitoring to continuously pursue Vision 2030, ensuring that CYMCA becomes a sustainable organisation, dedicated to serving the planet, the community and the young people in Hong Kong!
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📖 The World Week of Prayer booklet is now available in French and Spanish. 💫 Since 1904, World YMCA and World YWCA have come together each November to celebrate this special week, uniting communities through prayer and reflection. This year’s theme, “Moving with Faith through the Elements,” invites us to explore the power of water, earth, fire, and wind in scripture and our lives today. 🗓️ 10-16 November 2024 👉Download the booklets: https://bit.ly/47QSYoC
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