Crisis in Ukraine

YMCAs throughout the U.S. stand in solidarity with the young people, families and communities affected by the crisis in Ukraine, marking Europe's biggest refugee crisis since World War II. In 2024, there are an estimated 3.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine and approximately 6 million refugees in Europe (UNHCR).

YMCA of the USA’s World Service Campaign partners with YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Europe, and the World YMCA to aid those affected by the conflict and strengthen the response by YMCAs. Contributions since February 2022 to YMCA World Service to support the crisis is over $3.2 million, directly assisting Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced families, as well as addressing future needs. Utilizing these funds, YMCAs across Europe, including YMCAs still operating in Ukraine, have reached over 360,000 individuals thus far.

Please consider making a gift below to YMCA World Service to provide immediate, mid- and long-term support for YMCAs serving those affected by the crisis.

Your supports provides:

• Ongoing emergency aid and mental health counseling for Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced people (including YMCA staff and volunteers) in Romania, Moldova, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic
• Training and coordination through local, national, regional and global response efforts
• Community Learning Hubs at 12 local YMCAs in 4 countries, providing training and therapy for more than 15,000 refugees and IDPs
• Camp Europe (via YMCA Europe Roots for Peace) serving hundreds of youth
• YMCA Veteran Initiative Ukraine supports community integration and healing programs
• Campacity – a shared initiative between YMCA Europe and YMCA of the USA that builds capacity for YMCA leaders to support the healing and development of young people exposed to conflict, strengthening personal and community well-being.
• And much more

To learn more, please email: [email protected]