Under the title “Changing Lives, Moving Forward”, the programme focused on the following areas :
- Diversity/Integration
- Growth/Sustainability
- Impact/Communication
Secretary generals from European local YMCAs in the UK, Germany, Portugal and Spain took an active part at the conference and YMCA Europe was represented by its Secretary General Juan Simoes Iglesias. Peter Posner, immediate past President of YMCA Europe, was one of the keynote speakers and he shared a presentation on “Diversity & Integration” focusing on the opportunities that YMCAs have in designing relevant initiatives that would benefit their communities in contemporary times. Johan Vilhelm Eltvik, Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs presented the new WAY Strategy emphasizing the Youth Empowerment in Action approach and the steps taken since the World Council in Honk Kong.
YMCA Spain, through its Secretary General Pedro Fueyo, presented examples of their partnerships with the public and private sectors. All the participants appreciated the unforgettable hospitality of YMCA Spain and thanked Pedro and his team for their hard work and commitment. MUCHAS GRACIAS !!
See attached programme of the 2012 Conference.