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In 1999, the 50th Anniversary of the Asia andPacific Alliance of YMCAs, formerly known as Asia Alliance of YMCAs, was celebrated with the launching an Endowment Fund - 'The Golden Anniversary Trust Fund". The Fund was a concerted effort to raise funds needed to support the movement's programs and projects aimed at improving the quality of live of the peoples and the spirit of self-reliance in the region irrespective of their race, caste and religion.
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Assembly Planning Committee Meets in Chiang Mai to Advance Preparations for the 22nd General Assembly of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs The Assembly Planning Committee (APC) held its in-person meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 21-24 August 2026. Hosted by Chiang Mai YMCA and the local organizing team, the meeting brought together APAY leaders, host representatives, and staff to review preparations for the 22nd APAY General Assembly (GA), including venue arrangements, programme development, Youth Assembly (YA), Gender Equity Forum (GEF), and overall logistics. Read more GENDER JUSTICE, CLIMATE JUSTICE: BUILDING INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURES The Regional Gender Justice Program 2026, organized in collaboration with the Climate Defenders Project, was held from August 24–29, 2026, as a major initiative of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY). Hosted by the YMCA of Chiang Mai, Thailand, the program gathered 27 participants, including staff, from eight countries—Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand—to explore the critical intersection of gender justice and climate action. Read the communique here Toroshi Areng from Bangladesh shares her reflection: From Conversation to Commitment: A Journey Towards Gender Justice. Read more YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND MEANINGFUL WORK The 6th Cohort of YMCA Change Agent 79 Change Agents (CA), representing 44 countries, graduated from the CA program. From our region, 31 CAs from 10 countries completed the program. Ain Art from the Philippines and Ramis from Pakistan share their reflections. Ain Art Villanueva Atos, a treasurer of YMCA of Albay, Philippines, shares how CA journey and APAY Change Agent in-person Gathering in Toronto strengthened leadership, regional friendship, and passion for creating meaningful change. Read more Ramis John, Youth Coordinator at Lahore YMCA and YPLD Committee member, shares his journey as the first Change Agent from Pakistan. Read more Inter School Literary Competition of YMCA Cuttack, India YMCA Cuttack ran the YMCA Inter School Literary Competition (ISLC) throughout this August. Conducted every year, the ISLC is a longstanding event that has over 65 years’ history. The program is designed to develop cognitive skills and public speaking ability in young people. Read more Gathering with IPTL Church leaders, YMCA Timor Leste YMCA Timor-Leste shared with Church leaders its devotion to the nation’s future and youth development. The National General Secretary invited the IPTL to partner with the YMCA in initiating a project to construct community sports centers in target rural areas. Read more JUST WORLD APAY ICF Peace Institute ToT on Peace Education 15 youth leaders from eight Asian countries completed the 12-day Peace Institute Training of Trainers in Chiang Mai. Participants developed peace education modules, engaged in community exposures, and facilitated workshops for local Thai students. Read more ICF Alumni led Climate Change Workshop Twenty youth in Vijayawada completed a three-day climate workshop in May. Participants explored air pollution, photojournalism, health impacts, and conflict analysis tools, developing youth-led project proposals on local environmental challenges. Read more 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence The Gender Equity Committee of APAY invites YMCA movements to participate in the 2026 “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s theme, by UN Women, is “Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, End Impunity”. Please share your activities and events here SUSTAINABLE PLANET APAY Climate Auditors Workshop in Chiangmai 4-9 June 2026, 16 YMCA leaders joined Climate Auditor Workshop at Chiangmai YMCA where they not only increased personal commitments to combat global warming but also practiced the calculation on YMCA carbon footprint and shared Green Policies as Climate Auditors. COMMUNITY WELLBEING APAY YMCA Hotel Network Conference Hosted by YMCA Chiang Mai, the APAY YMCA Hotel Network Conference 2026 united Asia-Pacific hospitality leaders to advance sustainable practices and community impact. Delegates established the "Four Cs" framework to align hotel operations with green initiatives, leadership training, and regional collaboration. Read more “Sharing with Love” Carnival by YMCA of Hong Kong Aligned with YMCA Vision 2030, the YMCA of Hong Kong hosted the “Sharing with Love” Tai Po Community Carnival to support fire-affected residents. Sponsored by Amity Foundation Hong Kong, nearly 500 participants gathered and enjoyed game booths, workshops, and music. Read more GATN 2026 by Cambodia YMCA YMCA Cambodia hosted a 10-day Global Alternative Tourism Network program in Phnom Penh, bringing together participants from Japan, Taiwan, Denmark, and Cambodia. The initiative promoted youth leadership and cultural exchange, highlighted by the “Swim for Safety” program which taught local children facing risks of water-related accidents how to swim. Read more Programs and Activities of YMCA Cuttack YMCA Cuttack organized and conducted three distinct programs in August. These ranged from an observation of the Indian Independence day to a felicitation program for the YMCA Challengers badminton team. Read more about each program Celebrating the 182nd Anniversary of the YMCA movement The YMCA of Hong Kong celebrated the 182nd YMCA Anniversary with the event "182 On Fire." Leaders, staff, and Y's Men's Club representatives came together for game challenges and music, reinforcing organizational bonds and sharing Christian values. Read more Ecumenical Fellowship Gathering in Seoul, Korea APAY and NCY Korea co-hosted a gathering in Seoul, where ecumenical partners, friends and colleagues welcomed the incoming General Secretary Mr. Chan Beng Seng. The gathering also served to strengthen the fellowship network between APAY and the Korean ecumenical community. Read more IN SOLIDARITY Flood in Nepal On 26 August 2026, a devastating flood occurred in the Bhote Koshi river. With over 1,500 casualties (as of October 2026) and 93,000 people placed in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, APAY reached out to national YMCA movements for financial support, to help the victims of the disaster. Read more ANNOUNCEMENT Call for Applications: External Evaluation of the APAY Climate Defenders Project APAY invites qualified evaluators to conduct an external evaluation of the Climate Defenders Project, assessing its relevance, outcomes, and impact while identifying lessons for future programme development. Interested parties are invited to request the Terms of Reference (ToR) by emailing office@asiapacificymca.org. Read more Transition of APAY General Secretary APAY expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Nam Boo Won for his dedicated service and leadership for 11 years and warmly welcomes Mr. Chan Beng Seng as the new General Secretary, effective September 1, 2026. Read the appointment letter World YMCA Executive Committee Members APAY congratulates the newly elected members of the World YMCA Executive Committee for the 2026-2030 term from our region and looks forward to their leadership and contributions to strengthening the global YMCA movements. Christopher Lewis, Australia - President Charis Gabriel Lim, Singapore – Executive Committee Member Czieloh Jomea Villajin, Philippines - Executive Committee Member YMCA 21st WORLD COUNCIL, TORONTO In Toronto, Canada, more than 1300 people gathered for the 21st World Council, the highest governing body of our Movement, from 19-25 July 2026. Main highlights we have accomplished together are shared in the letter by SG Carlos Sanvee. Read more APAY had special gatherings with the delegates from our region and also from other regions. Here, we share two highlights: APAY Regional Gathering The APAY Regional Gathering brought together 130 delegates from our region. Participants celebrated newly elected regional representatives to World YMCA Executive Committee, recognized Change Agent graduates, and shared fellowship and regional updates. Read more Special Convening between Y-USA and APAY Delegates from Y-USA and APAY met during the World Council and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening collaboration. Discussion highlighted opportunities for leadership development, youth engagement, cultural exchanges, service learning, and mutual learning among YMCA movements. Read more
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