What do we do
Programme areas
For further information please click on the links to examine an area of programme that has been developed
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- Youth work
- Youth participation
- Global youth work
- Youth information
- Youth counselling
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- Health promotion
- Schools work
- Drugs education
- Family work
- Sports & fitness
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- Community development
- Community relations
- Volunteer development
- After schools
- Housing support
- Day Care
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- Vocational training
- IT training
- Literacy support
- Independent living skills
- Leadership training
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Latest News
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The Chinese YMCA has talent!
Excitement was rising as delegates walked into the hall for the cultural evening. Participants were able to visit over 20 cultural stalls and buy foods, crafts and have time to chat to the local young people.The first part of the show was given over to the Chinese YMCA to showcase their culture. We were entertained by musicians, dancers and magicians. I was especially enthralled by Chinese lion dance, the lions moved so well that you almost forgot 2 people were inside each one. Every alliance area give us a glimpse of their music dance. YMCA Europe took to the stage with tensing and sang the theme song from Prague 2008. Gladys
Posted 28 Jul 2010 00:30 by Stephen Turner
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Greetings from Hong Kong
Greetings from a very wet HK! This weeks's typhoon is due to hit in 2 hours! Last night we agreed with YCARE and Zambia YMCA a partnership arrangement. In the picture is President Gladys, CEO Chris YCARE and President Conrad Zambian YMCA. We had a very good meeting with Anni the National Secretary of Zambia who did her Masters in London and also studied in Dublin so she is very familiar with the British Irish culture. We have discussed both idea of short term exchange and the larger street kids project and all parties feel confident a healthy active partnership can be developed.
Posted 28 Jul 2010 00:31 by Stephen Turner
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4 new nations join the alliance
This morning the YMCA family grew by 4 new nations as Russia Belarus Palestine and Macau were all admitted by consensus and loud cheering by the 1100 delegates from the 125 nations that presently make up the alliance. In addition YCARE was admitted as partner organisation.
Posted 21 Jul 2010 04:13 by Sinead Burns
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Opening Ceremony of the World Alliance in Hong Kong
This the opening ceremony of the world alliance. 85 nations, 1134 delegates, 40% under aged under 30. Dr Tsang Premier of Hong Kong opened conference by touching the globe! The opening ceremony consisted of ballet, hip hop, Tai chi, drama, flower arranging and comedy! It was spectacular, exotic and serious all at the same time. Issues that will be discussed will include - how do we eliminate extreme poverty aids and injustice for the next generation? How do we we ensure this generations impact on the planet is positive? and how do we shape the YMCA to be the agent of change?
Posted 28 Jul 2010 00:33 by Stephen Turner
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Greenhill YMCA officially opened!
Greenhill YMCA officially opened its new £2m state-of-the-art facilities yesterday. The new complex, which includes a new resource centre as well as self contained and shared residential lodgings was on show. A wide range of outdoor activities took place on the day to celebrate the opening with young people showcasing a high level ropes course, archery, and African drumming. Formal proceedings took place with speeches and a presentation made by Gladys Adams President of YMCA Ireland to the funders. These were small bowls made from a Greenhill tree that was removed before the building work commenced. The official opening was undertaken by Lurgan YMCA dance and drama group and YMCA volunteers who performed a specially commissioned dance ...
Posted 26 Jul 2010 01:49 by Ivan mc mahon
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Donegal YMCA celebrates 10th Birthday with Boat Launch!
A crowd of 80-100 people gathered on the shores of Mulroy Bay to formally launch two curraghs which had been made by a group of PAKT Plus young people over the past year. The Leargas Youth Initiative funded project saw a group of young people being taught a range of skills by experienced local boat builders. The two boats were successfully launced at a ceremony attended by the local TD Niall Blaney. The project demonstrated in very real ways that it does indeed take a whole community to raise a child!
Posted 9 Jul 2010 03:10 by Sinead Burns
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Regional Forum asks Searching Questions
A Regional Forum was held in Ballincollig on Saturday 19 June where the theme was exploring what it means to be a part of the YMCA in an unequal world. A group of volunteers and staff from three local centres grappled with some of the big questions relating to why we should be concerned about global issues and the connection between faith and action. At least two of the centres are actively considering offering the Just People course which has been developed by Tearfund as a way of looking at social justice issues at home and abroad.
Posted 9 Jul 2010 03:05 by Sinead Burns
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Bantry PAKT Family Fun Day!
On Sunday June 20th Bantry PAKT held a Family Fun Day as a fundraiser and community event. On a scorching hot day 20 volunteers gathered to put on a range of events including facepainting, arts and crafts, a teddy bears picnic, live music, puc fada, bric a brac sale, sports day type races and many other games. Chriszine Backhouse became Frankie the Clown and entertained the children with balloon animals. Of course the favourite activity was the bouncing castle which was a hub of activity and fun all afternoon. 20 families parti
cipated and everyone who attended commented on the lovely atmosphere and said how much they enjoyed it. It was also a great opportunity to raise the profile of ...
Posted 9 Jul 2010 03:01 by Sinead Burns
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