the Y
the Y
The Y, through our membership with the World Alliance of YMCAs, control the rights to the use of the YMCA name and trademarks in Australia. Through a process of licensing and Charter Membership, Y Australia devolves the right to use the YMCA name and trademarks in local communities to independently incorporated YMCA Associations.
Globally, the Y works to bring social justice and peace to young people and their communities in 120 countries, reaching almost 65 million people. The World Alliance represents the Y at a global level – including at the United Nations and other international NGO bodies.
Based in Geneva, the World Alliance of YMCAs deals directly with the National Council of each of its member countries. It provides leadership on global and mission issues, collaborates with the Regional YMCA Alliances, coordinates global resources, and fosters and facilitates communication within the world Movement. The World Alliance is financed through contributions of its member associations and other resources including special projects and services.
The World Alliance of YMCAs seeks to ensure that services provided within its member nations are mission-focused, socially relevant and financially viable. Each National Movement (such as the Y in Australia) is a self-determined unit that is able to express the Y’s mission in the given cultural and socio-economic context of their country. Y Australia is an active member of the global YMCA community.
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The Y Australia is also part of the Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY), based in Hong Kong. APAY is a federation of YMCA Movements in 24 countries in the Asia and Pacific region that seeks to promote cooperation among YMCAs in the region and worldwide.
Other APAY members include: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.