CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION | ||||||||||||
“Journeying Together as a Resilient Community: Transforming Lives through Vision2030” Pursuing and Embracing Justice: Insights from Isaiah 1:16-18 Biblical-Theological Reflections by Rev. Dr. Samuel D. Stephens | ||||||||||||
JUST WORLD | ||||||||||||
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day. Click here to register for the Webinar. #InspireInclusion Ms Madhu Bhushan and Dr. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos delivered the keynote address at the Gender Equity Forum. Around 80 women and men from the Asia Pacific YMCAs gathered to discuss "Journeying Together As a Resilient Community: Transforming Lives Through Vision 2030" from gender and faith perspectives. This event preceded the 21st General Assembly of the Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs. In honor of "Women's History Month" with the theme "Inspire Inclusion", we want to share the relevant videos. Watch them by clicking on the video. | ||||||||||||
Pink Shirt Day Campaign of Japan YMCA In solidarity with the global anti-bullying movement, Pink Shirt Day, Japan YMCA is promoting this initiative throughout all local movements. The last day of every February is marked as YMCA Pink Shirt Day. Read more | ||||||||||||
SUSTAINABLE PLANET | ||||||||||||
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YMCA Korea is developing youth climate leadership through the Raonatti Project. Raonatti is a 15-year-old program by NCYK that promotes Asian youth leadership through cross-cultural friendship. Korean youth are trained and sent to multiple Asian countries to carry out sustainable projects with local youth. Read more | ||||||||||||
MEANINGFUL WORK | ||||||||||||
Workshop on cybersecurity by YMCA Pakistan The Lahore YMCA held a Cyber Security workshop called 'Cyber Friday' at YMCA Hall. The one-day workshop trained young people with skills and was attended by leaders from various fields. Read more | ||||||||||||
COMMUNITY WELLBEING | ||||||||||||
Life-Saving Assistance and Sustainable Development Regional Consultation Workshop by YMCA Myanmar The YMCA of Myanmar is committed to helping vulnerable populations in the region amidst humanitarian and environmental challenges. We commend the efforts of the life-saving assistance and promoting sustainable development in the face of adversity. Read more | ||||||||||||
MOVEMENT STRENGTHENING | ||||||||||||
YMCA of Bangladesh celebrated its Golden Jubilee Logo Unveiling Ceremony & conducted a Property Management Workshop The National Council of YMCAs of Bangladesh (NCYB) celebrated its 50 Years Golden Jubilee Logo Unveiling Ceremony and organized a Property Management Workshop for lay leaders and staff of the Y movement. Read more | ||||||||||||
PARTICIPANT REFLECTIONS | ||||||||||||
Transformative Moments in Chennai: A Personal Narrative of the 1st Gender Equity Forum & 21st General Assembly of APAY The Chennai conferences were life-changing for Everest Marandi, a Change Agent from YMCA Bangladesh. Both the GEF & the General Assembly of APAY provided spaces for commitments, policies, and personal journeys. Read more | ||||||||||||
Reflection On General Assembly And Youth Assembly Dialogue's power struck me the most. We shared ideas, listened, and connected, forging a commitment for positive change," said Jenisha Winslin, a youth from YMCA India. Read more | ||||||||||||
Experience in the Participation of the 5th Youth and 21st General Assembly of APAY At the conference, we discussed mental health, economic stress, and the climate crisis. Despite the challenges, there was hope," said Rinku Mankhin, a Change Agent from YMCA Bangladesh. Read more | ||||||||||||
ANNOUNCEMENT | ||||||||||||
Mr. Eldo N.V. is appointed National General Secretary of the National Council of YMCAs of India. | ||||||||||||
Opportunities to work with the World YMCA World YMCA is hiring! A position available with the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM) Application deadline is 15 March. For complete details and to apply, visit the website: https://www.ymca.int/two-gym-openings-available/ | ||||||||||||
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An unexpected fire broke out at the
YMCA International Centre in Sri Lanka; buildings are partially damaged!