The Young Men’s Christian Association of Georgia is the National Union of all Young Men’s Christian Associations in Georgia. During more than 20 years of operation has implemented a wide variety of projects, programs and activities aimed towards development and empowerment of young people, with particular focus on children and youth from vulnerable and underprivileged families and communities. The
main purpose of YMCA Georgia is to promote the principles of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty, through programs and activities that promote the development of healthy mind, body and spirit for all. The action strategy of organization is based on reacting to the emerging needs of the community through initiatives, charity actions and programs according to the lifestyle and living standards of the community. Main Programs:
• “Roots for Reconciliation” - This International Project aims to promote peace-building and civic participation process in the Caucasus region through the implementation of various camps, workshops and trainings in Georgia, Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, with particular focus on involving youth from conflicting areas in the region.
• Youth Civic Engagement – The National YMCA program operates in all four local organizations and aims to promote and develop the values of democracy and civil society.
• Orphan Children – The main purpose of the program is to provide assistance to orphan and underprivileged children that lack the opportunity to be fully involved in social life.
• Refugee/Internally Displaced Children – The work with this particularly vulnerable group of youth focuses of their integration into society via providing various educational and recreational activities.
• Cultural Heritage – Provides youth with the knowledge of national and international cultural values via seminars and excursions. The particular focus is placed on literature, art, folklore and history.
