This year's June 6 marked the 180th anniversary of the founding of the YMCA.
Founded in London in 1844 by George Williams, the Young Men's Christian Association, also called the YMCA, is a global organization with the aim of spreading Christian values. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it benefits plenty of beneficiaries in 120 countries. As a non-governmental federation, it has grown rapidly through various activities for the youth, including accommodations, arts and humanities, etc.
On that day, Hao Zhiqiang, general secretary of the National Council of YMCAs of China, said, “Think of the world and serve the present. Look at the whole world and open up the new world. Do the little things well with the unconditional love. ”
Gui Xiaoxin, general secretary of the National Council of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of China, said, “Take care of the youth of the past, empower the youth of the present, and cultivate the youth of the future. We should take the initiative to shoulder our responsibilities and tell the story of China’s social development properly. And we should make sustained efforts to promote regional and world peace. This is our unchanging commitment. YMCA of China, come on! Happy Birthday! ”
- Translated by Olinda Wang
6月6日，是世界YMCA成立的180周年。
当天，中华基督教青年会全国协会会长蒿志强总干事寄语：“胸怀万世，服务当下。放眼全局，开创新隅。心存大爱，做好小事。”
中华基督教女青年会全国协会归晓欣总干事写道：“关爱昨日的青年，赋能（empower）今日的青年，培育明日的青年，主动担当，传讲中国社会发展的好故事。持续努力，为推动区域和平与世界和平。不变的承诺！中国YMCA，加油！YMCA，Happy Birthday！”
YMCA 庆祝180岁生日
This year's June 6 marked the 180th anniversary of the founding of the YMCA.
Founded in London in 1844 by George Williams, the Young Men's Christian Association, also called the YMCA, is a global organization with the aim of spreading Christian values. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it benefits plenty of beneficiaries in 120 countries. As a non-governmental federation, it has grown rapidly through various activities for the youth, including accommodations, arts and humanities, etc.
On that day, Hao Zhiqiang, general secretary of the National Council of YMCAs of China, said, “Think of the world and serve the present. Look at the whole world and open up the new world. Do the little things well with the unconditional love. ”
Gui Xiaoxin, general secretary of the National Council of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of China, said, “Take care of the youth of the past, empower the youth of the present, and cultivate the youth of the future. We should take the initiative to shoulder our responsibilities and tell the story of China’s social development properly. And we should make sustained efforts to promote regional and world peace. This is our unchanging commitment. YMCA of China, come on! Happy Birthday! ”
- Translated by Olinda Wang
YMCA Celebrates 180th Birthday
