What is the full form of YMCA?
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What is the full form of YMCA?
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The full form of YMCA is the Young Men's Christian Association. It is an international non-governmental organization that provides a space for safety, growth, and promotion of good health to youth and family. YMCA is also known as Y. It was founded on 6 June 1844 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. YMC is founded by Sir George Williams in London with the aim to practice Christian principles by building up a solid body, brain, and soul. It has more than 64 million members in 120 countries.
YMCA work globally on the federation model each local YMCA is affiliated with its national organization,(National Council) and offers different programs as per the need of the local community. Every nearby, national and local YMCA is autonomous of one another, however, neighbourhood, territorial and universal participation, associations and coordinated efforts are a piece of the associations work. First YMCA World Conference in Paris, 1855 with 99 young delegates from nine countries.
Team of delegates in Paris confreance
1. E. W. Heyblom, Netherlands
2. E. Renevier, France
3. T. H. Gladstone, Great Britain
4. E. Laget, France
5. Max Perrot, Switzerland
6. Henry Dunant, Switzerland
7. T. H. Tarlton, Great Britain
8. A. Stevens, USA
9. Sir George Williams, Great Britain
10. G. Dürselenen, Germany
Program available in YMC
Accommodation
Education
Health, Fitness, and Recreation
Camping
Publishing
Employment Training
Leadership Development and Recognition
Childcare
