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ABOUT our
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAM

Guiding Priciples for the
YMCA International Program

Goals of the International Program

What we do in our International Work

Newsletter [PDF]

YMCA Mission, Vision and Values

Visit YMCA Sierra Leone


       
 

The international work of the Canadian YMCA was initiated in 1889 when the International Services Division was established. The initial orientation of this effort was to extend the work of the YMCA throughout the world. The Canadian and American YMCAs began a “Volunteer Corps” that over the years dispatched some 700 YMCA professionals to work overseas for periods of up to 30 years in support of the development of indigenous leadership.

Since 1970, the YMCA’s international development efforts have been channeled predominantly through partnerships between local YMCAs in Canada and YMCAs overseas. Over the past 25 years, the number of partnerships and relationships has expanded to involve over 80% of local Canadian associations with over 40 countries overseas.

It has always been part of the YMCA mission to participate in international work. The values held by YMCA leaders and in the organization, speak to the importance of developing a global awareness and being active in making connections with the YMCA family around the globe. It could be said that Canadian YMCAs are living out the YMCA mission when they participate in international programming.

 

 
 

EVENTS

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will be hosting various activities and events in celebration of the following International Theme Days or Weeks throughout the year


StandUp
Stand Up & Speak Out
International Day for the
Eradication of Poverty

- October 16-18, 2009

LEARN MORE >>


powerofpeace
YMCA Peace Week
- November 21 - 28

YMCA Peace of Art Contest

LEARN MORE >>


International Women's Month
- March

YMCA Hats off to Women
A week of Celebration
- March 21 - 28

www.internationalwomensday.com


Earth Day
- April 22nd
www.earthday.ca

Take Action for Earth Day
& Everyday Calendar [PDF]

Earth Day Action Tips [PDF]



International Youth Day
- August 12th



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