Four leaders of YMCAs in China participated in a thematic meeting of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY).
Invited by APAY, President Chen Xin of the National Council of YMCAs of China (hereafter referred to as NCY China), General Secretary Hao Zhiqiang of NCY China, General Secretary Feng Xiaojuan of Hangzhou YMCA, and Deputy General Secretary Ma Zhaozhen of Shanghai YMCA, traveled to South Korea to attend the meeting and the 110th-anniversary celebration of the Korea YMCA. The delegation also held a liaison meeting with the Korea YMCA and visited the social service projects of the Gwangju YMCA, marking the first overseas exchange event since the leadership transition of NCY China, said YMCA-YWCA in China.
The delegation visited the APAY in Jeju, where both sides engaged in comprehensive exchanges on their respective organizations and key work areas, as well as substantive discussions on future multi-level exchanges and cooperation between these two parties. Nam Boo Won, General Secretary APAY, expressed admiration for the achievements of NCY China in the development of its three main areas of focus: organizational development, social services, and international exchanges in recent years, particularly in the innovative, advocacy-driven, and professionalized social services that respond to societal needs, known as "Y Innovation." The APAY is willing to support NCY China in staff training and expanding regional YMCA exchanges, serving as a bridge and resource provider. The YMCA in China expressed hope to participate more in APAY-organized international programs such as youth peace education, climate change response, and youth empowerment. They also learned about the historical fact that the first General Secretary of the APA was a Chinese national.
The delegation attended the 110th-anniversary celebration of the Korea YMCA and the Sino-Korean YMCA liaison meeting in Seoul. At the celebration, they, along with over 150 representatives from Japan, Russia, and South Korea, witnessed the 110-year journey of the Korea YMCA and its contributions to youth development and societal progress. President Chen Xin delivered a congratulatory speech on behalf of NCY China, expressing wishes for the continued development of the Korea YMCA. He emphasized the importance of strengthening and expanding the network of friendly relations with the Korea YMCA further to promote cooperation and exchanges between the two sides. During the liaison meeting, both parties introduced recent developments of NCY China and Korea YMCA, reviewed their histories of exchanges, and broadened the platform for further interaction. The two sides reached a consensus on coordinating and assisting city-level YMCAs in project cooperation and cultural exchanges. They also exchanged information on preparations for the 10th China-Japan-Korea YMCA Peace Forum.
The delegation visited Gwangju YMCA to observe social service projects, engaging in discussions on practical experiences in fields such as public welfare coffee shops, art training for people with disabilities, and youth services. Additionally, they visited historical and cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Korea and the Gwangju National Museum, gaining insights into the historical development of Korea.
中华基督教青年会领袖参加基督教青年会亚太协会专题会议。
据YMCA&YWCA全国协会，9月7日至11日，中华基督教青年会全国协会（以下简称“全国协会”）应基督教青年会亚太协会（以下简称“亚协”）邀请，全国协会陈新会长、蒿志强总干事，杭州青年会冯晓娟总干事、上海青年会马兆珍副总干事一行四人，赴韩国参加了亚协专题会议、韩国基督教青年会全国协会成立110周年会议；并举行了中韩基督教青年会联络会议及参访了光州基督教青年会社会服务事工。此行是全国协会换届后首次赴海外开展的交流活动。
代表团在济州拜访了亚协，双方围绕各自机构概况与主要工作进行了全面交流；并就全国协会与亚协未来的多层次交流合作进行了实质性探讨。亚协南富元总干事对中国青年会近年来自身建设、社会服务、对外交流三大主业发展成就，特别是“Y创”与时俱进回应社会需求的创新倡导型专业化社会服务的探索实践表示赞赏。亚协愿意在支持中国青年会干事培训、拓展区域性青年会交流等方面发挥师资支撑与桥梁纽带作用。中国青年会希望通过更多参与亚协组织的青年和平教育、应对气候变化、青年增能进修等国际性项目；同时他们也了解到亚协的首任总干事由中国人担任的历史印迹。
代表团在首尔出席了韩国基督教青年会全国协会成立110周年会议及中韩基督教青年会联络会议。在庆典会议上，代表团与来自日本、俄罗斯及韩国的150多位代表共同见证了韩国青年会全国协会110年的发展历程及其服务青少年成长和推动社会进步的生动景象。陈新会长代表中国青年会致辞，表达了对韩国青年会全国协会110年发展的祝贺；希望巩固并拓展与韩国青年会友好关系网络，进一步推动双方合作交流。在联络会议上，分别介绍了中韩青年会近年来发展的概况，复盘交往历史，拓宽交流平台。两国青年会全国协会对统筹协助城市青年会之间开展项目合作和人文交流达成共识。双方还就第十届中日韩基督教青年会和平论坛的筹备情况交流了信息。
代表团参访了光州基督教青年会，考察了社会服务项目，围绕公益咖啡屋、助残艺术培训、青少年服务等领域；实地交流探讨社会服务的实践经验。此外，他们还参观了韩国国立博物馆、光州城市博物馆等历史文化机构，领略了韩国历史发展变迁的轨迹。
中华基督教青年会全国协会参加基督教青年会亚太协会专题会议
Four leaders of YMCAs in China participated in a thematic meeting of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY).
Invited by APAY, President Chen Xin of the National Council of YMCAs of China (hereafter referred to as NCY China), General Secretary Hao Zhiqiang of NCY China, General Secretary Feng Xiaojuan of Hangzhou YMCA, and Deputy General Secretary Ma Zhaozhen of Shanghai YMCA, traveled to South Korea to attend the meeting and the 110th-anniversary celebration of the Korea YMCA. The delegation also held a liaison meeting with the Korea YMCA and visited the social service projects of the Gwangju YMCA, marking the first overseas exchange event since the leadership transition of NCY China, said YMCA-YWCA in China.
The delegation visited the APAY in Jeju, where both sides engaged in comprehensive exchanges on their respective organizations and key work areas, as well as substantive discussions on future multi-level exchanges and cooperation between these two parties. Nam Boo Won, General Secretary APAY, expressed admiration for the achievements of NCY China in the development of its three main areas of focus: organizational development, social services, and international exchanges in recent years, particularly in the innovative, advocacy-driven, and professionalized social services that respond to societal needs, known as "Y Innovation." The APAY is willing to support NCY China in staff training and expanding regional YMCA exchanges, serving as a bridge and resource provider. The YMCA in China expressed hope to participate more in APAY-organized international programs such as youth peace education, climate change response, and youth empowerment. They also learned about the historical fact that the first General Secretary of the APA was a Chinese national.
The delegation attended the 110th-anniversary celebration of the Korea YMCA and the Sino-Korean YMCA liaison meeting in Seoul. At the celebration, they, along with over 150 representatives from Japan, Russia, and South Korea, witnessed the 110-year journey of the Korea YMCA and its contributions to youth development and societal progress. President Chen Xin delivered a congratulatory speech on behalf of NCY China, expressing wishes for the continued development of the Korea YMCA. He emphasized the importance of strengthening and expanding the network of friendly relations with the Korea YMCA further to promote cooperation and exchanges between the two sides. During the liaison meeting, both parties introduced recent developments of NCY China and Korea YMCA, reviewed their histories of exchanges, and broadened the platform for further interaction. The two sides reached a consensus on coordinating and assisting city-level YMCAs in project cooperation and cultural exchanges. They also exchanged information on preparations for the 10th China-Japan-Korea YMCA Peace Forum.
The delegation visited Gwangju YMCA to observe social service projects, engaging in discussions on practical experiences in fields such as public welfare coffee shops, art training for people with disabilities, and youth services. Additionally, they visited historical and cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Korea and the Gwangju National Museum, gaining insights into the historical development of Korea.
China YMCA Attends Thematic Meeting of Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs
