The new initiative aims to activate young leaders to address global issues, with the first Summit focussing on Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action.
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8 September 2020
The new initiative aims to activate young leaders to address global issues, with the first Summit focussing on Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action.
9 June 2020
Statement from YMCA Scotland, standing in solidarity with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance and all forms of discrimination
22 May 2020
YMCA, YWCA, the World Scout Movement, the World Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement, and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Foundation, call upon European institutions to advocate on behalf of all young people on how CoVid-19 is, and will, impact on their lives.
23 April 2020
Thousands of youth work settings across the country are closed in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, and YMCA is responding with innovative solutions.
26 March 2020
4 March 2020
My passion is to promote the education of all girls across the world. To teach them about technology and the digital world, to prepare them for the jobs of our present and future.
20 February 2020
Paisley YMCA is using immersive technologies to allow young people to have deeper discussions about their attitudes towards alcohol.
30 January 2020
A free roadshow to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the YMCA will be exhibited at Broughty Ferry YMCA (151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 1DJ) on the 26th and 27th March – 10am – 4pm
28 January 2020
Sarah has been the carer for her alcoholic mum for most of her life. Since an early age, she’s had to prepare family meals, look after her siblings whilst also taking care of her mum.
23 January 2020
I was bullied for 2 years and dropped out of high school because of stress. Coming to Cupar Youth Cafe allowed me to rebuild my confidence and find a new direction in life.
20 January 2020
Ryan had completely disengaged from school and was involved in risk-taking behaviour. He had lost all interest in his friends and was experiencing extremely low moods. He was self-harming as a way of coping.
16 January 2020
I first came to Cupar Youth Cafe because I had heard about the LGBT group.
9 January 2020
Linda Watson from Kirkcaldy YMCA, won the “Outstanding Practices in Staff Development & Training Award” at the Scottish Mentoring Network national event last November.
6 January 2020
Ashley King, from Kirkcaldy YMCA, was awarded Mentor of the Year at the Scottish Mentoring Network Annual Meeting last November. Despite the tragic death of her son last year, she has continued to volunteer.
12 December 2019
While most of us will be tucking into turkey with all the trimmings, thousands of young Scottish people face a festive season without food, warmth, shelter or company.
3 December 2019
Andrew, from Aberdeen YMCA, talked about the impact that YMCA175 had on him at our Annual Business Meeting.
28 November 2019
With a few weeks to go until the UK votes for its next government, YMCA has released its manifesto calling on political parties and candidates to deliver a new era for youth, with policies tailored to give each young person the opportunity to live their best lives.
12 November 2019
Read our 175th anniversary year Annual Report
5 November 2019
At the end of the Second World War, the whole of Europe was in turmoil as new demands were being made on every aid agency.
6 November 2019
I got involved with YMCA Scotland’s heritage project after applying to become a heritage ambassador, this was part of a Heritage Lottery funded project encouraging young people to get more involved in the heritage of their charity.