Founded in 1844, the World Alliance of YMCAs is the oldest and largest movement for young people in the world. The World YMCA, based in Geneva, Switzerland, supports approximately 120 national YMCAs and four regional Alliances across the globe. The YMCA empowers young people, aiming to provide them with safe spaces and opportunities to take an active role in transforming their communities. Collectively, the YMCA Movement reaches about 65 million people every year. In July 2022, YMCAs around the world adopted YMCA Vision 2030, our first-ever collective Mission and Vision. Together, we are working to positively impact Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, a Sustainable Planet and a Just World for young people and our communities.
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World YMCA Questions
The World YMCA annual revenue was $19 billion in 2026.
Patricia Pelton is the Immediate Past President of World YMCA.
36 people are employed at World YMCA.
World YMCA is based in Vernier, Geneva.
The NAICS codes for World YMCA are [62, 624, 8139, 81, 6241, 813].
The SIC codes for World YMCA are [83, 832].
Top World YMCA Employees
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Patricia Pelton
Immediate Past President at World YMCA
Cochrane, AB, CA5+5+ -
Kathleen Elsig
Director of Global Partnerships at World YMCA
Geneva, GE, CH22 -
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Kayla Williams
Senior Manager Global Partnerships at World YMCA
St. Louis, MO, US23 -
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Soheila Hayek
President at World YMCA
Switzerland1 -
Magdalena Fulton
Global Lead – Igniting Youth Futures at World YMCA
Takoma Park, MD, US31
