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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, who founded YMCA in 1844
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
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
YMCA
…in 120 countries. It has nearly 90,000 staff, some 920,000 volunteers and 12,000 branches worldwide. It was founded in London on 6 June 1844 by George Williams as the Young Men's Christian Association. The organization's stated aim is to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy body, mind…
A plaque for George Williams 13-16 Russell Square, London.
Family vault of Sir George Williams at Highgate Cemetery (west)