A taste of Lebanon. 🍋🍞

During his visit this week to YMCA Lebanon, World YMCA's Carlos Madjri Sanvee received a warm welcome from the training centre team. Highlights included a Lebanese meal prepared by centre participants and the opportunity to meet a group of volunteers & trainers.

Wellbeing is a crucial foundation that enables people to develop in all areas of their lives. 💚

YMCA welcomes 63,205 people through our doors to partake in healthy living activities, helping people of all abilities and experiences to look after their health and wellbeing.

The impact of youth work is immeasurable. From empowering young people to advocating for their rights, youth workers are helping to shape a better future for all 🫶

Code switching: the practice of alternating between two or more languages.

The SOAS campus is buzzing with languages from all corners of the globe - and our diverse students switch freely between them.

What are your signature code-switches?

SHE Lunches 🥗

Gather your gals, host a lunch, and empower women around the world by raising money for SHE!

Join our community of change-makers, bringing about real transformational change, one lunch at a time.

History was made at @ymcalebanon this past week! 🌟

For the first time since the late 19th century, both the President and Secretary General of the World YMCA were in Lebanon at the same time. Soheila Hayek and Carlos Madjri Sanvee had a wonderful meeting with YMCA Lebanon leaders. 🙌

NEW BLOG📢📢

We asked our friend and partner, Christian Kamara, to share his insight into how YMCA Sierra Leone use social enterprises as a tool for organisational resilience and financial sustainability.

Read our latest blog now.

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SHE, our initiative to champion gender equality and women's empowerment, has launched an online store!

THIS bank holiday weekend, products been RESTOCKED and you can get FREE POSTAGE on any order made before the end of Monday!

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May is here 🌼🐣🌻☀️

That means it's MAKE A WILL MONTH! 📝

Have you written a Will??💭

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Head to ycareinternational.org/gifts-in-wills to find out more and download or order your free 'Gifts in Wills' booklet.

🌐 At the ECOSOC Youth Forum, Lauren Pollock of The Y Australia represented the YMCA, articulating the vital role of young people in shaping our future. In a new article, Lauren highlights the contributions and discussions the YMCA led at the forum. 🙌

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Happy Labour Day!!
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers across the continent. From empowering youth to building thriving communities, your contributions make a difference every day. Wishing you all a restful and rejuvenating Labour Day!

Happy International Labour Day, also known as International Workers' Day. 🌟

YMCAs worldwide are shaping a future where every young person can thrive and reach their full potential.

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What Do You Know Wednesday!

Head over to our Instagram to put your YMCA knowledge to the test!!

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Yes we are!!

We love to see how the work of World YMCA is seeking to fulfil every young person’s potential through Vision 2030!!

Congratulations to YMCAEthiopia on a successful General Assembly! 👏

During the meetings, the team celebrated its successes, reflected on the journey and charted the course for the future. Joined by leaders from Africa Alliance of YMCAs, they explored YMCA Vision 2030. ✨

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?🏆🎯

Givestar’s Adventure for Good Grant, which first launched in 2023, is a unique opportunity for individuals who crave adventure and are passionate about driving positive change in the world.

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'Muloma' is a word meaning ‘We Are Together’.

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