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

YMCA World Service builds awareness of and support for the powerful work of YMCAs around the world.  Each year, YMCA World Service raises more than $1 million to fund programs
that are critical to the development of YMCAs around the globe. 

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

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YMCA World Service directly impacts millions of people by funding programs focused on developing strong kids, families and communities through 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 Impact   YMCA World Service in Action

At least 90% of every dollar goes directly to fund YMCA World Service projects. Read more

  • Contributions benefit more than 2 million people annually.
  • In 2006, World Service contributions assisted YMCA of the USA in obtain-
    ing $5.1 million in additional grants from foundations and government agencies.
  • Contributions help increase successful peer-to-peer education programs which help more than 1 million people in the area of HIV/AIDS and drug abuse pre-
    vention worldwide.
 
Click on the map to learn more about World Service-funded programs around the world.
YMCAs are at work in more than 120 countries. Click on the map to learn more about World Service-funded programs around the world.
120 countries have YMCAs, as indicated in yellow.