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🙏 Week of Prayer Day 2, Joshua of @YMCAEng_Wales reflects on the “drought of dignity” experienced by marginalised groups. "Water, essential for humanity to flourish, comes also in the form of radical inclusion offered freely and equally to all". More: bit.ly/47QSYoC

As we begin Week of Prayer, we reflect on Sára's words on weathering life’s storms: "We are called to be beacons of hope in a world that feels chaotic and unpredictable. In such times, our collective faith can be a source of strength for others." 🙏 More: bit.ly/47QSYoC

🌧️ In the wake of devastating floods in Valencia, the solidarity from the global YMCA family has been a source of strength for @ymca_esp and the local community. ❤️ Read the latest report and see how you can help. ymca.int/donate/ymca-sp…

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From green practices to human rights, Change Agent Rinku Mankhin of YMCA Bangladesh shares key takeaways from the YMCA Accelerator Summit. Find out how he's harnessing this knowledge to uplift his community in Bangladesh. 🌏✨ 👉bit.ly/3ADzCat

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@WorldYMCA What an incredible experience! 🌟 The YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa looks both inspiring and impactful—thanks for sharing these amazing highlights!

What a week it was! From workshops to devotions, networking to celebration, the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa inspired and energised us - here's a look at just some of the highlights. 📹 👉 youtu.be/GKUQLlvP1YE #YMCAVision2030

🌟Last month, Erica Zissis from @gchallenges attended the 🌍@WorldYMCA Accelerator Summit in Kenya. The summit brought together global stakeholders to share knowledge and inspire action on youth empowerment and community wellbeing. 📖Read her reflections: bit.ly/3O4Xve5

Experience the highlights from Mombasa! 🎉 Whether you were there or watched from afar, you can catch the best moments from the YMCA Accelerator Summit. We’ve put together 800+ photos on Flickr—relive the excitement & celebrate our global Movement. 📸 👉 bit.ly/3ApYxy6

This Sunday we begin the annual YMCA-YWCA World Week of Prayer. From 10-16 November, we'll focus on "Moving with Faith through the Elements". 🔥💧 Dori Gorman, Association Chaplain for YMCA of Middle Tennessee, USA, shares insights on this theme: bit.ly/47QSYoC

YMCA Mekelle hosted a 3-day training on social media literacy & peace-building advocacy for 15 young leaders. 🌍 The sessions focused on media analysis, peacebuilding strategies and advocacy. They also gained experience by creating media campaigns & launching peace projects. 🙌

📖 The World Week of Prayer booklet is now available in French and Spanish. 💫 This year’s theme, “Moving with Faith through the Elements,” invites us to explore the power of water, earth, fire, and wind in scripture and our lives. 🗓️ 10-16 Nov. 👉 bit.ly/47QSYoC

🌟 This Diwali, we send warm wishes of light, joy, and togetherness to all celebrating. May this festival bring peace and new beginnings. #Diwali2024

YMCA Moldova welcomed leaders from educational institutions to collect essential tech equipment - HyperX devices from @HP. These devices will help boost IT & STEAM programmes across Moldova, empowering students with new opportunities for learning & growth. #ymcaHX

How can you sum up two years of growth, learning, and connection for Change Agents 5.0? Sometimes, a single word says it all. ✨ See how the Change Agents sum up their journey! 👇

At last week’s YMCA Accelerator Summit, our incredible hosts brought the energy! They informed, entertained, and connected with us in English, Spanish, and French. 🌍 Nalisoa Andrianarivo, @ymcamadagascar 🌎 Amy Wolf, @YMCARockies 🌎 Sebastian Gomez-Recio, YMCA Colombia

Devotions held a special place at the YMCA Accelerator Summit. Aligned with the Week of Prayer theme, "Moving with Faith through the Elements," each session reflected on the power of water, earth, fire, & wind in scripture & our daily lives. 🙏 More: bit.ly/47QSYoC

Celebrating the farewell but also the beginning of a new journey for our Change Agents 5.0. An online bond brought to life after 2 years, and a shared moment with those we missed in Mombasa. Said our Programme Manager, 'This is not the end; this is just the beginning.' 🎓🌍✨

And the YMCA Global Solutions team of YMCA of Albay, YMCA of Florida's First Coast, YMCA San Pablo and the @AnnArborYMCA was the winner of the Youth-Led Solutions Impact Awards. We are honoured to celebrate their achievements! 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4eMD6pB

Jacqueline Spence of @Deloitte Australia accepted the Partner Award in recognition of the organisation's contributions to the Meaningful Work Pillar.

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the first-ever World YMCA Impact Awards. 🙌 The were presented during the Closing Ceremony of the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa. 🧵