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We are glad to inform that YMCA Europe announces a Call for participants of “Leadership Academy: Global Leaders for Local Communities” educational course for 2020.

“Let the YMCA be the change for the world, leading in love and inclusion for all”. This is one of the messages received at YMCA Scotland Garden in the Plaza and it describes perfectly the aim, contents and expected impact of YMCA175.

Join pioneering youth workers Bob Singha and Robin Lockhart, co-hosts of the I Love Youth Work show, at YMCA175.

On Sunday 4 August, more than 3,000 YMCA young people, staff, guests and volunteers from 100 countries gathered just down the River Thames at ExCeL London to kick off its flagship anniversary celebration, YMCA175. The event was organised by YMCA Europe, hosted by YMCA England & Wales, and partnered with World YMCA, YMCA of the USA and YMCA World Urban Network.

YMCA Europe is looking for an expert Text Editor for the Roots Peace Work Institute Guidebook: preferably a native English speaker. Knowledge of and experience with YMCA activities, especially those dealing with conflict transformation work is an advantage.

YMCA Europe is looking for an expert Designer for the Roots Peace Work Institute Guidebook: fluent English is a key requirement. Knowledge of and experience with YMCA activities, especially those dealing with conflict transformation work is an advantage.

The Campsite Fairthorne Manor near Southampton in England hosted two important events that were a part of YMCA World’s Change Agents Programme. The first was regional training for Areas (Asia and Pacific, Africa and Europe), which was followed by Global Gathering with participation of Canada and the USA Areas. These two events (28.07-4.08.2019) were held just before YMCA175 Event – celebration of founding the organisation in London in 1844.

YMCA Scotland has formed a partnership with behavioural science consultancy Esher House to fine-tune its employability mentoring programme.

August, the 12th it’s International Youth Day – an awareness day designated by the United Nations. 2019 Theme: “Transforming education”. 

YMCA175 is excited to announce that all events, panels and plenaries taking place in the Main Auditorium will be available for livestream.