YMCA World Urban Network meets in Madrid, Spain

More than 70 CEO´s and General Secretaries from YMCAs in North and Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe met in Madrid from July 17th to the 22nd . The YMCA World Urban Network (WUN) is a platform of urban General Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers “dedicated to improving their personal leadership and impact of the YMCA on their communities by sharing knowledge and expertise with their world colleagues”. The conference was led by Peter Burns, Chair of the WUN and CEO Bill Stewart.

WHERE WEST MEETS EAST

Istanbul situated both in Europe and Asia, is a city where one can witness the heritage of 8 thousand years of human civilisation, where the Oriental and European cultures infiltrate each other and major religions meet. Istanbul is also a place where the YMCA started to work back in 1914.

YMCA Scotland wins top Charity Award

YMCA Scotland took top prize in the Children and youth category at The Charity Awards 2012. Writer and comedian Steve Punt and artist Stik presented the winner’s trophy to Mike Will MBE and Peter Crory, at a glittering ceremony on Thursday 14 June at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.