When you change one life, you change the whole world.
YMCA World Service Campaign   YMCA World Service Funded Programs

Each year, the YMCA World Service Campaign raises awareness of and financial support for the work of the global YMCA movement.  More than $1 million is raised to fund programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body for millions of people worldwide. 

Founded in 1889; YMCA World Service is a part of YMCA of the USA’s International Group.

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YMCA World Service directly impacts millions of people around the world by funding programs focused on developing strong kids, families and communities in the following areas:

Strengthening YMCA Movements Strengthening YMCA Movements
Health Education Health Education
Youth Leadership & Service Learning Youth Leadership & Service-Learning
Employment & Vocational Training Employment & Vocational Training
Recreation, Camping & the Arts Recreation, Camping & the Arts
Youth & Technology Youth & Technology
YMCA World Service News   YMCA World Service Impact
  • Thanks to you, YMCA World Service raised $1,268,533 to support children, youth and families in 2007. Click here for the 2007 annual report.
  • In 2007, YMCA World Service provided technical and financial support to the global YMCA work in more than 30 countries. Click here to read highlights of our successes.
  • Your contribution helps to change the lives of thousands of children, youth and families in Mexico. Click here for our spring newsletter.

 

  
Click on the map to learn how your support impacts millions of lives each year.
YMCAs are at work in more than 120 countries. Click on the map to learn more about World Service-funded programs around the world.
124 countries have YMCAs, as indicated in yellow.