YMCA International Department

Who We Are

The YMCA International Department exists to educate children, teens and adults about global issues locally and abroad.  A dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide leadership of the local programs, events and partnerships.

The YMCA is a worldwide organization. There are YMCA's in over 100 countries around the world with 30 million participants from all social backgrounds, creeds, races and nationalities. As part of this global network, the YMCAs of  Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo raise awareness about global issues though its International Education and Development programs.

This project is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

If you are interested in receiving our International newsletter (twice during the year), please send us an email.

Read the September Africa Alliance Newsletter.

Building Partnerships

A large part of who we are is reflected in our dedication to building international partnerships. In May 2010, our CEO John Haddock, along with two staff (from the Cambridge/KW and Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford YMCAs)  had the opportunity to travel to Zambia and visit with our partners. They were able to visit 2 sites where the HIV/AIDS Peer Education Project was happening and hear stories first hand from youth about their experiences. See more.