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Publications

• 2009 YMCA World Service Case Statement
• 2008 YMCA World Service Case Statement
  
• 2009 Winter Newsletter
  
• 2008 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
• 2007 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
• 2006 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
• 2005 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
• Frequently Asked Questions

Photo & Video Gallery

Click the links below to view YMCA World Service in action around the world.

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• Middle East

		What is YMCA World Service? YMCA World Service supports mutual learning and international understanding, with organizational and program development that involves 14,000 YMCA associations around the world. View Short (30 sec) | Full length (9 minutes)
		History of YMCA World Service The YMCA was started in England in 1844. The first YMCA in the United States began in Boston in 1851. By the turn of the century, American YMCAs were sending directors and workers to countries around the world that asked for assistance. This "foreign work," as it was called, was the origin of YMCA World Service. View
		How YMCA World Service Succeeds Globally Love and caring for others ... Knowledge and training ...YMCA World Service listens and helps countries at the request of its citizens. View
		How YMCA World Service Funds Will Be Used From educational to economic opportunities to rehabilitation after natural disasters, to HIV and AIDS education and outreach, your contribution works to touch people's lives in 120 countries. Every person and every dollar makes a difference, because when you change one life, you change the world! View.
		NEW! A Story of Hope From the Nicaragua YMCA The Nicaragua YMCA supports rural development by empowering hundreds of youth, women and families. Learn more about the response of the YMCA to build strong communities in Nicaragua. View.
		How YMCA World Service Impacts Lives in Honduras YMCA World Service uses technology to serve at risk youth in Honduras. The YMCA technology and civic engagement curriculum teaches important vocational skills. Through this learning, youth reach their personal goals and grow as leaders for their communities. Thanks to YMCA World Service, thousands of young adults find new opportunities in Honduras. View.
		How YMCA World Service Impacts Lives in Liberia World Service makes the difference for youth in war-torn countries such as Liberia. The YMCA has helped numerous young people to reject violence and contribute to their communities. View
		How YMCA World Service Impacts Lives in India YMCA World Service works at the grass-roots level to provide education, medical information and vocational training to poverty-stricken families throughout India. View
		Tsunami 2004: YMCAs Respond In the wake of the tragic tsunami of December 26, 2004, YMCAs and their communities in South Asia, particularly those in Sri Lanka and India, were severely affected. YMCA World Service is supporting the affected YMCAs as they adapt their focus accordingly, creating sustainability and programs that meet the needs of their youth, families and communities. View