YMCA is an all-Ireland charitable, faith based organisation.
Today there are YMCAs in more than 120 countries around the world serving more than 30 million people. YMCA Ireland was created in 1981 by local YMCAs and today there are 22 local YMCAs across Ireland.
YMCA Ireland supports local YMCAs to fulfil their aims and purposes within their communities. We also promote partnership within the movement and good practice standards, in supporting local YMCAs to achieve and maintain quality.
YMCA Ireland is funded by government sources, other trusts and other fundraising activities.
Vision
“to create learning situations for young people where they can develop physically, socially and spiritually, participating as co-creators in our shared community”
Foundations of YMCA Ireland
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We are committed to responding to local youth and community need
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We want to build a community amongst our staff and volunteers which welcomes the diversity of the christian faith/different faith experiences
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We aim to base our work on christian values
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We view the christian faith as a unique journey for each individual
YMCA Ireland’s work
YMCA Ireland is a cross denominational organisation committed to actively responding to local youth and community need. As all communities have different needs, all local YMCAs whilst having the same foundations, will be unique in how they respond to the need in their community. However the programmes of work across Ireland fall into the following broad areas:
- Health Promotion
- Family Youthwork
- Equality, Diversity and Interdependence
- Outdoor Education
- Vocational Training
YMCA Ireland is a registered charity. Registered Charity no.213134.
Registered office
YMCA Ireland
Memorial House
Waring Street
Belfast
BT1 2EU
t: RoI 021 4850 015