What is YMCA Singapore Contact?
The Young Men's Christian Association also known as YMCA is a non-profit international organization. It was founded on June 6, 1844. The founder of the organization was a draper named George Williams in London. The headquarters of the company is situated in Geneva, Switzerland.
The main Aim behind the establishment of the organization was to built healthy spirits, body and minds by putting the Christian principles in practice. There are many different local YMCA organizations opened in different cities which are affiliated by the national organization. These national organizations are further the parts of World Alliance as well as Area Alliance of YMCAs. 'Empowering young people' is the main motive of the World Alliance.
The Very first YMCA was opened with the motive to improve the young men's spiritual conditions, who were involved in performing embroidery, drapery and some other type of trade. The organization had opened its number of branches in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, Germany and France since 1951. The first world conference of YMCA was held in the year 1955 at Paris, which was attended by 99 YMCA delegated from North America and Europe. The total count of members of the organization as of 2014 is approximately 57 million.
For any other query or detailed information related to the YMCA, visit the company that is www.ymca.com.