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International Women’s Day was celebrated in the Asia Pacific YMCAs

Savar YMCA celebrated International Women’s Day 

on 7 March with a rally where participants marched with banners and raised slogans in support of women’s rights and empowerment. Read more...

YMCA Makassar mark the  International Women’s Day 

together with GMKI Commisariat of Philosopical and Theological Seminary in Easter Indonesia (STFT INTIM) through a film screening “Purgatory”. Read more...

YMCA Madurai celebrates International Women’s Day 

on 7 March together with the participants of the regional women’s assembly. Read more...

Chittagong YMCA celebrates International Women’s Day 

on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at 7:00 PM with around 60 women and men attending the program. Read more...

‘Empowered by Grace, Leading with Courage’-  YMCA India Southern Regional Women’s Assembly & Gender Workshop

YMCA Madurai hosted the YMCA India Regional Women’s Assembly & Gender Workshop 2026 on 6th and 7th March 2026,
bringing together more than 80 participants from various Sub-Regions of the Southern India Region of YMCAs. Read more...

The NCY in Sri Lanka focused on child rights by creating child-friendly spaces

A workshop organized by the Children's Development Committee of Sri Lanka YMCA gathered 29 participants from various member YMCAs across the country.
The workshop aimed to promote child rights and develop safe, inclusive environments for children. Read more...


YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND MEANINGFUL WORK


Youth Leadership and Teamwork through the Camping and Hiking Program (CH2)

Organized by the NCY of Sri Lanka, this event gathered 28 participants to explore leadership, teamwork, connection, and friendship. Read more...

Youth at YMCA Lahore reflect on Vision 2030  

The Youth Committee Meeting at the Lahore YMCA was to enhance understanding of the YMCA's mission, vision, history, and values while also exploring how the youth can contribute to the implementation of Vision 2030 through its four pillars. Read more...
COMMUNITY WELLBEING

YMCA Timor Leste Youth Development Club for the Community
The primary aim of the YMCA Timor-Leste Youth Development Club is to empower Timorese youth to become resilient, ethical, and skilled leaders who contribute to national development through the YMCA’s holistic development concept of "Body, Mind, and Spirit." Read more...

Inauguration of the Savar YMCA English Club
The Savar YMCA English Club was inaugurated to help youth improve their English language communication skills. Reflecting the shared vision of empowering youth through language, leadership, and learning. Approximately 30 enthusiastic participants attended the opening ceremony. Read more...

Investing in children is an investment in the future


The YMCA of Quezon City, in partnership with Brgy. Kaunlaran and Brgy. San Martin de Porres, reached out to 15 to 30 underprivileged children.

They provided not only food but also hope, joy, and inspiration. Read more...

MOVEMENT STRENGTHENING

YMCA Bangladesh Elects its New Leadership at the 47th Annual General Meeting

The 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Council of YMCAs Bangladesh took place on 13 March 2026. 
Presided over by outgoing President Ms. Marshia Mili Gomes, the meeting was attended by office bearers, directors, AGM representatives, and local YMCA leaders. Read more...
ANNOUNCMENT

The National Council of YMCAs in Japan has appointed Mr. Tadahiro Ota as the new National General Secretary. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him as he steps into this important leadership role, guiding the Council towards continued growth and service. Read more...
Dr. Homer C. Wu has been appointed as the new President of the Taiwan YMCA. We offer our sincere congratulations and best wishes as he embarks on this significant leadership journey. Read more...


A Tribute To Shella Quezada Zagada



23 July, 1972 – 20 March, 2026

UPCOMING PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, EVENTS


Asia Pacific YMCA is prepares for its 2026 Executive Committee Meeting, to be held from April 17–19, 2026, in Jeju, South Korea. We look forward to a gathering that will be meaningful, productive, uplifting, and truly enriching for all participants.


21st YMCA World Council, Toronto, 19-25 July 2026 - ‘Transform’Over 1200 people are registered to ‘Be part of the Transformation’. Priority is securing visas for those who need them. Follow monthly updates: World YMCA newsletters and the YMCA World Council newsletters 






An unexpected fire broke out at the YMCA International Centre in Sri Lanka; buildings are partially damaged!

A fire broke out in the early morning on the 23rd of July at the YMCA International Centre in Kurana, Katunayake. Many from the global YMCA community and APAY reached out to the YMCA Sri Lanka with solidarity and support. NCY of Sri Lanka is eternally grateful to all in the greater YMCA family for their camaraderie and concern during this time.