Your support empowers our local Ys to fill the gaps and help young leaders transform their communities for the better. 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. The YMCA was founded by young people trying to navigate their way in a new city—far from family, friends and a familiar way of life.
In that same spirit, Ys today continue to welcome newcomers to the U. Through services such as refugee resettlement and adult education classes like English as a Second Language ESL , the Y helps people to be more self-reliant, productive and connected to the community. Watch Y staff and volunteers share a service-learning experience and cultural exchange with friends at the YMCA in Vietnam. When Sron arrived in the U. Turning to the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, Sron received help with the naturalization process, mental support, job assistance, language classes and more.
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Slider George Williams anniversary x The World Alliance of YMCAs gained special consultative status to be on the United Nations Economic and Social Council in , and in such capacity, YMCA plays a leading role in addressing economic and social challenges which people, communities and countries throughout the world are confronted with. Industrialized London was fraught with vices and filled with turmoil and despair for the many young men like him who migrated there from rural areas. After laboring long hours, his co-workers would often indulge themselves recklessly in alcohol and unhealthy influences.
George Williams was deeply troubled by what he saw and felt that it was important for these distressed men to be strong in mind and spirit. He gathered 11 friends from his shop and organized the first YMCA as a refuge for Bible study and prayer sessions where young men could be filled with the spirit of Christ.
It was the objective of these 12 associates to improve the spiritual condition of young men and endeavor for the mutual improvement of society. Ninety nine young men representing 38 local YMCAs from 8 countries came together to partake in this historic gathering. Accept Reject Read More. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
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