Sir George Williams was an English philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young peop
Portrait by John Collier, originally in 1887
A plaque for George Williams 13-16 Russell Square, London.
Family vault of Sir George Williams at Highgate Cemetery (west)
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YMCA is a worldwide youth organization based in Vernier, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries. It has nearly 90,000 staff, some 920,000 volunteers an
George Williams (philanthropist)
…Sir George Williams (11 October 1821 – 6 November 1905) was an English philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities…
The World Alliance of YMCAs logo displayed in Geneva
A historical marker at the YMCA in Montreal, noting its 1851 establishment
A YMCA gym in London in 1888