Skip Ribbon Commands
Skip to main content

The Global YMCA 

Today the YMCA is in 125 countries
across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North America. Locally governed and managed, Ys serve people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle supports global community development through these efforts:

  • International - youth and young adult exchange, service learning and cross-cultural education
  • Community Engagement of immigrant and newcomer populations
  • Movement Strengthening - increasing the capacity of Ys in developing countries to be self-sustaining
  • Ymicro.org - micro-philanthropy and microfinance combined in a “people to people” web-based platform
Home