international

Global Youth Summit 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Selena Gignac

It’s not too late to register for this year’s Global Youth Summit! Join us in creating a world of inclusion as we tackle “Equality between Identities”. Global Youth Summit (GYS) is an annual one-day event which equips students to take local …

Quarter Way There!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Selena Gignac

Hi Calgary! This is Sarah and Valeria, Calgary YMCA Youth Delegates for the YMCA Europe Festival of 2013! As we are leaving for Prague in four short months, fundraising has really started to become  a priority in regards to preparation …

Nominations for 2013 Peace Medals Recipients

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

Peace is advanced through the everyday actions of ordinary men, women and children. Young or old, working alone or in groups, locally or abroad. These peace-builders know that even small acts of kindness, courage, and understanding make a meaningful contribution …

Leaving on a Jet plane…

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

We are pleased to announce the selection of Analu Lobos as our 2013 International Youth Intern to YMCA Ukraine! Analu brings a wealth of YMCA Calgary and YMCA Ukraine experience. Analu has been a long term volunteer and employee with …

YMCA Calgary Going Global

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

YMCA Calgary is part of a global movement of YMCA’s in approximately 120 countries. Through the Global Initiatives department YMCA Calgary is able to develop a global perspective in the members and participants of our programs and services, while supporting …

International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Selena Gignac

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem   International Women’s Day has been observed since the …

Soccer at the YMCA!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Selena Gignac

Did you know that soccer is played by 250 million people in over 200 countries? This makes it the most popular sport in the world!   On Saturday March 23, 2013 YMCA Calgary is hosting Play It Forward, our first ever …

Pumped about YMCA Soccer Tourney!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

Soccer, a game played by 250 million people in over 200 countries, making it the most popular sport in the world. On Saturday March 23, 2013 YMCA Calgary’s International committee is hosting Play it Forward, our first ever soccer marathon …

Celebrating Women

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

March 8 is International Women’s day, an opportunity to both celebrate the achievements that women have made in gaining full equality in our world. At a world wide level there have been many gains for women including reductions in poverty …

Calgary supports Women

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

International Women’s Day awareness activities and celebrations are coming up on Friday March 8. Join YMCA Calgary as we support full gender equality in the City of Calgary. See here for more information.