Are there YMCAs in Europe?
Today there are 39 national YMCAs in Europe and 33 of them are full members of YMCA Europe. The rest are co-operating YMCAs. Collective there are more than 5.500 local YMCAs, involving more than 100.000 volunteers and approximately 21.000 members of staff.
What countries does the YMCA operate in?
The YMCA global network is committed to strengthening communities in over 120 countries.
How many YMCAs are there in the world?
The World Alliance of YMCAs supports and facilitates some 120 national YMCAs and four regional Alliances across the globe, to provide young people with safe spaces and opportunities to take an active role in transforming their communities.
Is the YMCA an international organization?
YMCA, sometimes regionally called the Y, is a worldwide youth organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries….YMCA.
| Founded | 6 June 1844 |
|---|---|
| Type | International NGO |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Region served | Worldwide |
| President | Patricia Pelton |
How many YMCA locations does nationwide have?
There are more than 2,700 YMCAs in 10,000 communities across the nation.
What is YMCA charity?
YMCA enables almost 68,000 people every year to engage in education and training. As a national youth charity, we pride ourselves in giving young people a voice.
Is there a YMCA in Japan?
There are presently 35 city YMCAs in Japan that operate 202 program facilities along with 37 training centers and campsites. From the early Meiji era, Japan YMCA was a forerunner in English education, camping & outdoor education, vocational training, and wellness & sports programming.
Can I visit other YMCA locations?
With Nationwide Membership, members can visit any participating Y in the United States and Puerto Rico through membership at their home Y, at no additional cost.
How many people volunteer at the YMCA?
YMCA volunteers are a force for good in local communities and beyond. With tens of thousands of dedicated and passionate volunteers across the nation, we are able to positively impact lives in significant and lasting ways. Across the U.S., more than 230,000 people volunteer at the Y.
What is the history of the YMCA?
More than 175 years ago, George Williams founded the YMCA when he invited 11 friends to come together and volunteer to address their community’s most pressing needs. Volunteers are essential to fulfilling the Y’s purpose to strengthen communities.
What does it mean to volunteer at the Y?
Y volunteers give people of all ages—from all walks of life—the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Our volunteers are critical to implementing everything that happens at the Y and in their communities. Today, in the U.S. alone, the Y has nearly 233,000 volunteers.