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In 2022, Y's Men International will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In 1922, Judge Paul William Alexander started the first club in Toledo, Ohio, USA in 1922 to support the local YMCA.
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The 100-year anniversary celebration for Y’s Men International is scheduled for 15-17 November at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taipei, located next to the famous Taipei 101.
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Y’s Men International is deeply concerned about the current situation in Ukraine. We have a presence in Ukraine, Russia and other Eastern European countries and ongoing projects in partnership with YMCA Russia and YMCA Ukraine.
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Dr Kim Sang-chae, International President for 2021/22, is from Gimhae, South Korea and a member of the Y’s Men’s Club of Gimhae Seven.
Mr Kim Han-seob has been inaugurated as the next Korea Area President.
Y’s Men International is oriented to serving the worldwide YMCA and the communities in which it is present throughout the world.
Providing service as an independent international service organisation serving the YMCA and the community.
We are playing a key role in sustainable development through the ‘Time of Fast’ fund and in our partnership with The Global Fund to fight malaria in endemic countries.
About 90% of local club support stays in the local community – either through support to the local YMCA or through direct community support (most often a combination of the two). Annually, such support is estimated at close to US$ 4 million – plus numerous hours of volunteer service work.
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Supporting training of YMCA Staff.
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Providing financial aid and stability for present and future purposes, objectives, programme and expansion.
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Allowing travel of members to visit members in other countries.
