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Statement
of Mission
(Adopted at the Quadrennial Council Meeting during the 15th General
Assembly of
the Asia Alliance of YMCAs held on 16-20 September 1999 at Manila,
Philippines)
STATEMENT
OF MISSION
The
PARIS BASIS is the basis of the YMCA movement. In the context of
our region, we express our understanding of the PARIS BASIS as follow:
The YMCA is an international, voluntary, ecumenical, Christian
movement based on God's love revealed in Jesus Christ.
The
YMCA is called to be open and active in sharing with all, particularly
young people, the good news of Jesus Christ and its vision of
a society characterised by justice and peace.
The
YMCA is called to work in the community for the fullness of life
for all and the integrity of Creation.
YMCA IMPERATIVES
The
YMCA in our region needs, therefore, to pursue the Biblical vision
of the reign of God, and the mission of the disciples of Jesus Christ
in and for the world today, and shall strive to:
1. Work for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical well-being
of individuals and communities, living in harmony with the whole
creation.
2. Empower young people to take more responsibilities and assume
leadership for the transformation towards an equitable society.
3. Resist all forms of oppression, exploitation and discrimination
against women.
4. Protect children from all forms of abuse and exploitation
5. Commit to work in solidarity with the poor, dispossessed, uprooted
people, oppressed racial and ethnic minorities, the aged and peoples
with special needs.
6. Maintain the cultural identities of people and promote cultural
renewal.
7. Promote dialogue and partnership with people of different faiths.
8. Seek to be reconcilers in situations of conflict.
9. Work for equitable relations between nations and peoples.
10. Protect and defend God's Creation against all that destroys
it and preserve the earth's resources for future generations.
11. Participate actively in building of civil societies.
12. Ensure equal opportunities for participation of women and
young people in decision making process.
CALL TO ACTION
In
implementing programmes, the YMCA is urged to ensure that the above
imperatives are adhered to, and cooperation and partnership between
YMCAs is sought.
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