The Y Around the World
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178 years old
The YMCA was found in 1844 in London, England and has grown into one of the largest volunteer organizations in the world.
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120 countries
You can find Ys delivering life-changing initiatives in countries across the globe.
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40 million people
Ys serve millions of people globally.
YMCA World Service Campaign
The YMCA World Service Campaign raises critical resources to strengthen the capacity of the Y to give more children, teens and young adults access to resources such as quality health services, education and employment. Your support empowers our local Ys to fill the gaps and help young leaders transform their communities for the better.
Global Education
The YMCA helps young people and adults develop cultural competencies and key skills necessary to collaborate with their peers around the world. From global curricula to international service-learning opportunities, the Y gives young people the knowledge, experience and confidence to successfully interact in our increasingly globalized society.
Finding a Sense of Belonging in Your Community
The YMCA welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities to participate in everything we have to offer. Communities are stronger when everyone feels valued.
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Supporting Young People
Supporting and inspiring young people to live up to their full potential is a priority of the YMCA. With a focus on meeting social, emotional and academic needs, we offer a wealth of engaging programs for young people.
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Supporting Diverse Communities
We bring diverse people together to tackle social issues, creating more cohesive communities and a better-connected society.
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Advocate with the Y
You can make a big difference in your community by advocating with the Y. It is our advocates who expand the reach of essential programs like chronic disease prevention and early childhood education and who influence change on so many levels.