In an increasingly globalized society with rapidly changing demographics impacting communities of all sizes, YMCAs across the United States are discovering the need for—and significant advantages of—changing what it means to engage in global work. Building a strong global community begins at home.
A global perspective, responsibility, and response have become both mission and business imperatives for the Y as it seeks to maintain its relevance as a leading social-service organization focused on strengthening communities. A globally-minded Y demonstrates a commitment to infusing a global framework into all aspects of organizational planning and execution.
We are a Global Center of Excellence Y, and are building a network that will help create programs for a globalized world—from youth leadership and AIDS/HIV prevention to local YMCA governance and viability.
Each year, the YMCA World Service Campaign raises more than $1 million to fund life-changing programs and services that promote healthy spirit, mind and body for millions of people worldwide.
Locally, the initiative is fairly broad-based and includes helping these individuals receive language and other training or make connections to services that will help ease their transition