Virtual Change Agent Regional Gathering 2025

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Virtual Change Agent Regional Gathering 2025


Date: August 23, 2025
Organized by: YPLD Committee of the Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY)

On August 23, 2025, the YPLD (Youth Participation and Leadership Development) Committee of the the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY),  successfully hosted the Virtual Change Agent Regional Gathering for Cohort 6.0. The 2.5-hour online event brought together 22 young leaders─including Change Agents, Coaches, and APAY YPLD Committee members─from across the Asia-Pacific region to learn, connect, and exchange ideas. APAY General Secretary Mr. Nam Boo Won and Ms. Maricris from  World YMCA also joined the gathering.

The gathering had three main objectives:
1) To deepen understanding of the history and mission of the YMCA movement in Asia and Pacific context;
2) To strengthen connections among the youth participants;
3) To foster learning and collaboration among the young leaders in the region.

This gathering provided a meaningful platform for young leaders to engage with the YMCA legacy and ongoing mission in Asia and Pacific region. Breakout group discussions created a vibrant and engaging space for dialogue, learning, and connection. The active participation, energy, and enthusiasm of the Change Agents contributed to the success of this meaningful virtual gathering.

Mr. Ramis John,
Change Agent/ YPLD Member,
Youth Coordinator,
Lahore YMCA, Pakistan.