Youth Climate Summit: Join the watch and do party
Join in the first ever YMCA and United Nations Youth Climate Summit Global Watch Party. After her inspirational message at YMCA175, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth and World YMCA…
YMCA 175th Anniversary Roadshow travels the UK
YMCA’s 175th anniversary roadshow, which launched earlier this year at the Houses of Parliament in June and was a key exhibition at YMCA175, is travelling the UK. The roadshow has…
YMCA Newark & Sherwood join forces with Tall Ships Youth Trust
A relay-style sailing adventure around the UK coastline began on 30 August as part of an initiative to improve youth development, social mobility and life expectancy in Newark and Sherwood.…
Young people uncomfortable in their own skin ahead of return to school
More than three-fifths (64%) of young people are worried about parts of their appearance as they are heading back to school this week, including their skin, body shape and being…
Youth Matters Awards finalists announced
After hours of careful deliberation by the Judging Panel, and more than 7,000 votes, we are thrilled to announce our finalists for this year’s prestigious YMCA Youth Matters Awards. …
New £6.8m educational facility at YMCA Lakeside opens its doors
A new £6.8m state-of-the-art school and youth centre at YMCA Lakeside in Cumbria has opened its doors to the public, following a seven-year redevelopment project. The Stoller Campus at YMCA…
Thousands descend on London for YMCA175
In 1844, YMCA began above a draper’s shop in St Paul’s Churchyard, London. Sunday 4 August to Wednesday 8 August, more than 3,000 YMCA young people, staff, guests and volunteers…
YMCA175 gets underway
On Sunday 4 August, more than 3,000 YMCA young people, staff, guests and volunteers from 100 countries gathered at ExCeL London to kick off its flagship anniversary celebration, YMCA175. The…
YMCA marks 175th anniversary with events in London
On 6 June 1844, 22-year-old draper George Williams joined 11 friends to organise the first Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), a refuge of Bible study and prayer for young men…
YMCA’s Be Real Campaign finds that almost two-thirds of young people feel pressure to look their best online
Almost two-thirds of young people (61%) feel pressure to look their best online, according to new findings from the Be Real Campaign. The alarming research also revealed that more than…
