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APAY NGS' Conference, Yangon, Myanmar
Last Updated (Friday, 06 May 2016 18:12)
National General Secretaries’ Conference 2016
“Sharing a Common Vision, Building Sustainable Communities”
12-16 July 2016, Yangon, Myanmar.
(Arrival on 12 July and Departure on 16 July)
Introduction
The process of developing the Quadrennial Program Plan (QPP) of APAY had been initiated at the APAY Leaders Quadrennial Roundtable held in Chiangmai, Thailand, last December. We are thankful that our NGSs who had actively participated at the LQR and provided us with their invaluable inputs to develop the Quadrennial Program Plan of APAY. We are pleased to inform that the Quadrennial Program Plan had been finalized and adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of APAY held in March 2016.
Now in the initial stage of implementing the QPP, it has been felt that the National General Secretaries of Asia-Pacific should meet once again in order to get themselves acquainted with the final APAY Quadrennial Program Plan, orient themselves with the new program areas of APAY, discuss and explore how to co-work with APAY in implementing the QPP, as well as how these program areas could be effectively integrated and intersected in their national/local programs.
The theme of the conference has been chosen as “Sharing a Common Vision, Building Sustainable Communities”. The APAY strives to unite the movements of YMCAs in the Asia-Pacific, working towards materializing a common vision for building sustainable communities where just-peace prevails based on the teachings of Christ. A community where people do not live under the threat of violence, poverty, environmental devastation, natural and man-made disasters, pandemics and with respect for all irrespective of caste, creed, religion, gender and ethnicity.
This conference would also be a place for sharing issues and challenges which the national movements are facing and look for avenues to overcome those. Considering these matters, APAY have decided to hold the National General Secretaries’ Conference during 12-16 July 2016 (inclusive of days of arrival and departure) at Yangon, Myanmar, with the following objectives:
- To discuss and familiarize with the Quadrennial Program Plan of APAY.
- To understand the local and national issues that the national movements are facing and explore possible solutions.
- To familiarize with the APAY Youth Empowerment Programs and explore active participation in the youth empowerment programs.
- To learn about the Social and Solidarity Economy and its implications in creating job opportunities for the youths in the YMCAs.
- To learn about governance issues in the YMCAs and how to uplift the standard of governance in the YMCAs
Executive Committee and Related Meeting, March 8-11, 2016
Last Updated (Wednesday, 06 January 2016 17:13)
Dear YMCA Leaders, Colleagues and Friends,
New year’s greetings to you from APAY office, Hong Kong.
This is to inform that the Executive Committee and Related Meetings of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs will be held on March 8 to evening of March 11, 2014 (official ECM schedule: March 9, 2 p.m. to March 11, Farewell Dinner) at The Cityview, 23 Waterloo Road, Yaumatei, Hong Kong. Please plan your arrival & departure accordingly on the attached timetable.
A Mission Review session will be held on 8th March, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. A theological reflection on the current trends and issues that we will address during the quadrennial will be made collectively at the Conference. The orientation of new Executive Committee and Standing Committee members will take place from 10:00 am after morning devotion on 9th March. We recommend all the participants to attend both Mission Review Conference and Orientation Session.
Relevant documents, including the Tentative timetable, Registration /Accommodation Form, Proxy Form, Nomination Form and Form of In Memoriam are enclosed for your kind attention and action.
It is important that duly completed participation form reaches the APAY Secretariat not later than 8 February 2016, to facilitate room reservations and other arrangements. For those countries that require visa process, it takes at least 4 weeks. It is recommended to apply in the middle of January.
Please be reminded that all travel, board and lodging costs shall be the responsibility of the individual member or her/his movement. The Alliance may be able to consider partial subsidies for only a limited number of participants from those movements that have financial constraints. Please contact me before 8 February 2016 should you require some assistance to participate in the meetings.
We look forward to your participation and leadership at the forthcoming Executive Committee and Related Meetings.
With best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Nam Boo Won
General Secretary
Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs
Read more: Executive Committee and Related Meeting, March 8-11, 2016
Re-announcement of Opening for Full time Position of APAY Coordinator for Movement Strengthening, starting March 1, 2016
Last Updated (Wednesday, 16 December 2015 11:45)
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
We are pleased to announce again the opening for the post of a APAY Coordinator for Movement Strengthening that will start from March 1st, 2016.
We are looking for a committed and experienced person involved in work related to YMCA with good YMCA management background. The person should be able to help strengthening various types of YMCA movements in the Asia Pacific area. YMCA retirees are also welcome to apply.
The staff working place shall be at own home in the home country but visit various countries in need of assistance. It could be 15 days a month in average for traveling various countries. Depending on the situation, it may take longer period to stay in one country to solve various issues in the country. It is required to communicate with APAY GS periodically through SKYPE or Telephone. Also there will be physical meetings in Hong Kong at least twice a year.
Attached please find a Document giving particulars related to the position. The position is to be filled by 1 March 2016. The appointment will be for a contract of 1 year and could be extended. The closing date for applications is 31st January 2016.
Applications from suitably qualified persons should be addressed to the General Secretary of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs, at 23 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, by registered post. All applications and correspondence related to this matter will be considered confidential.
We would appreciate it very much if you could kindly publicise this Position Opening within your National Movement/Organisation.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Nam Boo Won
General Secretary
33rd Advanced Studies Programmes
The Advanced Studies Program is one of the flagship programs of APAY, this was launched in the year 1982, since then APAY have successfully completed 33 batches of Advanced Studies Program throughout these years. The exception was the year 1983, when the Advanced Studies Program could not be held.
With the completion of the 33rd Advanced Studies Program in 2015, now the total number of YMCA professionals, who have successfully completed this program stands at 424. Most of these YMCA professionals are from various YMCA movements our region of Asia & Pacific. This also includes 19 YMCA professionals participating from Africa and 17 from Latin America and the Caribbean.
This year the 33rd Advanced Studies Program started from 2nd November and ended on 27th November. The participants were Ashim Mondal from Bangladesh, DeChang Liu and BaoHong Li from China, Chi Kwan Shan (Vivian) and Po Tin So from Hong Kong, Kurian Paul from India, Takeshi Murakami from Japan, Shirly Bondoc from Philippines, Leslie Sudirikku from Srilanka, and Mei-Wen Sue (Susan) from Taiwan. A total number of 10 participants.
The subjects covered during 33rd Advanced Studies Program are (i) the YMCA Mission, (ii) Contextual Theology & Social Responses, (iii) Social Realities & Analysis, (iv) Global Citizenship Education, (v), Interfaith Dialogue, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, (vi) Alternative Tourism (vii) Movement Strengthening, (vii) Organizational Review (viii), Good Governance in the YMCA, (ix) YMCA as a Movement, (x) Resource Mobilization, (xi) Strategic Planning Process, (xii) Gender Mainstreaming, (xiii) Youth Empowerment and (xiv) Spiritual Exercises.
The faculty comprised of Dr. David Suh from Korea, Prof. Elmer Ferrer from Philippines, Max Ediger from Cambodia, Ron Coulombe from Canada, Dr. Hope Antone, Hassler Lee and Carman Wong from Hong Kong and Nam Boo Won, Kohei Yamada, Chan Beng Seng, Duncan Chowdhury from APAY.
We are grateful to the Y’s Men International for financially supporting with subsidies for some participants and the Hong Kong Council of YMCAs for subsidizing the participants from mainland China.
We are also indebted to the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong and YMCA of Hong Kong for their continuous support to host the Advanced Studies Program here in Hong Kong, especially hosting the entire program at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village, Graduation Ceremony and sumptuous dinners including the Welcome Dinner.
Bulletin 5 - Updated Information
Last Updated (Tuesday, 25 August 2015 17:58)
5th Update for the General Assembly
The National General Secretaries
And Related Persons
Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs.
Dear Colleagues,
We are all set for the 19th General Assembly of APAY, preparations are on the final stage to hold a very successful and meaningful General Assembly and all the related meetings. Our host committee in Korea is also working in full swing to make the General Assembly the most memorable one.
So far more than 350 participants have registered including more than 100 youths. We thank all of you for this overwhelming response.
We would like to share with you some important and urgent matters related to your participation at the General Assembly.
Flight Schedules
We thank you all, those of who have sent us your flight schedules. For those you have not sent your flight schedules please send us as soon as possible so that our host committee can arrange your airport pickup. Please send us your arrival flight number and your arrival date and time at Incheon Airport and also your departure flight number, date and time as soon as possible at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . When you arrive at Incheon airport, after you cross the customs hall, please look for the people with YMCA sign or General Assembly logo at the exit. The host committee greeting team shall make necessary arrangements for your onward travel to Daejeon.
Read more...
- Welcome to the 19th General Assembly of Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs 7-11 September 2015 (Bulletin 4)
- 33rd Advanced Studies Programme 2 – 27 November 2015
- Welcome to the 19th General Assembly of Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs 7-11 September 2015 (Bulletin 3)
- 32nd Advanced Studies Program, Nov 3-28, 2014
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