| YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & MEANINGFUL WORK | ||
Where Vision Meets Motion: YMCA Manila in Action The YMCA of Manila made significant progress toward its Vision 2030 goals from November 2025 to January 2026. These efforts emphasized the importance of inclusive leadership in building strong communities, caring for the environment and preparing young people for their roles in the world. Read more | ||
YMCA X HP: Building Future-Ready Classrooms in the Philippines The YMCA of Albay successfully conducted the pilot implementation of the Teachers Training Program: Gen AI for Smarter Classrooms on December 9–11, 2025, at the Albay YMCA Community Hub in Legazpi City Philippines. Organized in partnership with the HP ACCESS Project, World YMCA, and YMCA of the Philippines Inc. Read more | ||
Six Seven: The Word That Means Nothing and Everything What does belonging feel like for young people finding their place in the world? "Six Seven: The Word That Means Nothing and Everything," a youth-written piece on the WhyNot Platform, explores connection, identity, and the moments that make us feel seen. It highlights that community wellbeing stems from everyday interactions and safe spaces for young people to be themselves, reflecting WhyNot’s commitment to amplifying youth voices and centering them in conversations. Read more | ||
| JUST WORLD | ||
YMCA Japan invites to Join the YMCA Pink Shirt Day movement to end bullying Pink Shirt Day is an anti-bullying movement that began in 2007 with two students in Canada.The story began when a male student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Two seniors who heard about this bought 50 pink shirts and used the internet to encourage their peers to wear them the next day. Read more | ||
Join the International Women’s Day 2026 Notebook Design Competition Y Australia reminds us that design is more than aesthetics—it can spark dialogue, shift culture, and inspire change. Ahead of International Women’s Day, WhyNot invites young artists and creatives to join the Notebook Design Competition with Y Gear. This year’s theme, Balance the Scales. Click here for more information | ||
| COMMUNITY WELLBEING | ||
Christmas Camp For Children by The YMCA Of Negros Oriental The 2025 Christmas Camp For Under-Privileged Children was held last December 22-24 at the YMCA Guest House & Conference Center, Talay, Dumaguete City, and was attended by 76 under-privileged children (8-12 years old) and 22 Youth Leaders coming from at least 6 depressed communities in the City of Dumaguete. Read more | ||
We Didn't Just Decorate a Space —We Planted a Forest of Hope - A Meaningful Christmas Tree 2025 Exhibition by YMCA of Hong Kong In December 2025, YMCA of Hong Kong unveiled the "Meaningful Christmas Tree 100" exhibition. Christmas is a time of hope. Transforming the atrium of The Salisbury into a forest of hope, the display featured 125 unique Christmas cards crafted from recycled toys, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the YMCA movement in Hong Kong. Read more | ||
Celebrating Faith, Fellowship & Community YMCA Lahore celebrated Christmas Program 2025 with great joy, reverence, and community spirit. The event brought together church leaders, YMCA leadership, members, and guests in an atmosphere filled with faith, unity, and gratitude. Read more | ||
YMCA of the City of Baguio celebrated its 84th Anniversary with a special event for Children The pageant Search for Little Mr. and Ms. YMCA Baguio is an annual program of the YMCA Baguio through the Pre-School Program in support to the Annual Celebration of the Anniversary of YMCA of the City of Baguio since 1941. The pageant search started after the killer earthquake in 1996 as a popularity contest selling tickets and giving donation envelopes to raise funds for the YMCA Pre-School. Read more | ||
YMCA Cuttack Christmas Celebrations with the Community The YMCA Cuttack celebrated Christmas with a Carol Service and Cultural Programme on 6 December 2025. On 17 December 2025, YMCA Cuttack, in association with YMCA Tankibelary, organized a Blanket Distribution Programme at YMCA Tankibelary. Read more | ||
| MOVEMENT STRENGTHENING | ||
YMCA Timor-Leste: A Season of Growth, Celebration, and Visionary Planning The final months of 2025 were marked by significant organizational milestones, empowering youth achievements, and joyful community celebration, all driving forward our commitment to the YMCA 2030 Vision. Read more | ||
A new YMCA was inaugurated in Daringabadi on 23 January 2026 with the efforts of YMCA Cuttack and YMCA Bhubaneswar. The objective of forming new YMCAs in the Eastern India Region is to strengthen the Movement and extend God’s Kingdom. An Adhoc Committee was formed, and around 30 communicant members of Churches from different denominations attended the ceremony. Read more | ||
YMCA leaders gather in Stockholm to fast-track Movement Strengthening Work YMCA leaders from across the world came together in Stockholm, Sweden, for the third time in person meeting of the Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening (SAMS) Global Team, a working group focused on helping YMCAs everywhere grow stronger, more resilient, and better supported to deliver impact in their communities. Read more | ||
| TRIBUTE & CONDOLENCES | ||
YMCA Japan bids farewell to Mr. Susumu Iguchi, Honorary Secretary of the National Council of YMCAs of Japan. | ||
| 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, Canada Over 1,200 participants have already registered to Be Part of the Transformation at the 21st YMCA World Council, hosted by YMCA Canada from July 19–25, 2026. Click here to know more about the World Council. | ||
 | Join YMCA events in observing International Women's Day through two inspiring global gatherings: • YMCA Global Gathering
• Asia Pacific YMCA Event by the Gender Equity Committee
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 Let’s come together to celebrate women’s leadership, amplify voices for equity, and strengthen our shared commitment to justice. | ||
Formation of a new YMCA Daringbadi in the Eastern India Region
March 5, 2026 
14:00 UTCAn unexpected fire broke out at the
YMCA International Centre in Sri Lanka; buildings are partially damaged!
