Ymca is the abbreviation of Young Men's Christian Association, which is translated into YMCA in Chinese. This is a global Christian youth movement. Its purpose is to meet the needs of personal interests, advocate meaningful entertainment, cultural and educational activities, and praise the service spirit of "serving the people rather than serving them".

The YMCA mainly cultivates Christian ethics and morality, and puts it into practice in life to improve personal physical and mental health. It is a good citizen of society.

YMCA1844 was founded by British businessman George William in London, England on June 6th, hoping to improve the spiritual life and social and cultural environment of young people by strengthening their faith and promoting social service activities. Now it has flourished all over the world, with YMCA organizations in about 1 10 countries, and its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.

1855 On August 22nd, the World YMCA held its first general meeting in Paris, and decided that the aims and policies of YMCAs in all countries were consistent, and formulated the Paris aims for common compliance.

The purpose of Paris is:

The aim of the YMCA is to unite young compatriots, that is, those who are willing to take Jesus Christ as their savior according to the Bible, who sincerely believe and be their disciples, and who are more willing to work together to promote the kingdom of heaven among young people.

Extended data:

Organizational purpose: unite fellow youths, that is, those who are willing to follow the Bible, practice Jesus Christ as God and Savior, behave like disciples, and are more willing to make concerted efforts to promote the kingdom of heaven among young people.

Founding history:

The YMCA originated in London, England, and was founded in 1844 by the young British Christian george williams. Its purpose is to provide belief education and cultivate a noble moral life for the workers who were stressed, tired and infected with bad habits at that time.

The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong was established in 190 1 year, adhering to the Christian spirit of "serving others instead of others", and striving to cultivate young people to establish sound character and correct values, so that they can achieve balanced development in moral education, intellectual education, physical education and social education, give full play to their potential and leadership skills, and enhance their civic awareness and sense of responsibility for society, thus serving the society.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-YMCA