75 Years of Nurturing Youth across Generations
YMCA Ethiopia celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2025, marking seven and a half decades of service, youth empowerment, and community development since its founding in 1949. This Diamond Jubilee is a historic
milestone that honors the past, engages the present, and envisions the future of the YMCA movement in Ethiopia. The anniversary will begin with a Grand Opening National Celebration on October 7,2025, in Addis Ababa. This special day will bring together……….
Welcome to YMCA Ethiopia
The Young Men’s Christian Association, YMCA is a worldwide organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 2 billion beneficiaries from 125 national associations.
YMCA Ethiopia is pioneer in youth development which was first established in 1951. Our vision is Empowered young people for holistic transformation and. We strive for Reaching more than half a million children, youth and women through power space, skill development and opportunities. At Present we work in Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, Sidama, South Ethiopia Regional State, and Tigraye.
Vison
Empowered young people for holistic transformation and development
Mission
Empowering young people and communities to build a just, sustainable equitable and inclusive society where every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit.
Values
Responsiveness, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Integrality, innovation, humanity, voluntarism and Africanism,
Our numbers that speak
We have numbers that inspire us to give our best and ensure we reach young people and communities in need. We are proud to be growing and making a positive impact on the lives of youth and the communities we serve
Our Latest News
YMCA Ethiopia Celebrates 75 Years of Empowering Youth and Strengthening Communities
YMCA Ethiopia Successfully Holds Its 26th General Assembly
YMCA Ethiopia and International Community School Launch Partnership to Expand Digital Access for Youth
Inspiring tales of transformation
Get inspired by the remarkable stories of transformation through our organization. Join us in making a positive impact today.
I am one of the luckiest
I am truly one of the luckiest beneficiaries of the Kinder Garter Program. I live in Addis Ababa, near the YMCA compound, with my husband and our daughter. We rent a single room in a modest neighborhood.......
Knowledge is the power
My name is Danayit Zegeye , I’m 21 years old and I live in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. I’ve recently completed my time as a a graphic design student at YMCA Ethiopia and am planning to start my own business ....
Eyerus's Story: Empowerment, Growth, and Opportunity
Meet Eyerus, a young woman from YMCA Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar Branch, as she shares her inspiring journey with the YMCA.
In this video, Meheret reflects on how the center has empowered her, helped her develop new skills, build confidence, and create opportunities for a brighter future.
Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact that safe spaces, support, and opportunity can have on young people’s lives.
Watch her story and discover how YMCA Ethiopia is empowering young women to reach their full potential.
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