From Plastic Waste to Opportunity: Western Regional YMCA Begins 2,000 Green Bags Outreach
Fifty pupils at Funko M/A School have become the first beneficiaries of an ambitious Western Regional YMCA initiative that is transforming recovered plastic waste into school bags, learning materials and opportunities for children. The Western Regional YMCA officially began the distribution phase of its Green Bags Outreach on 15 September 2026, presenting the first 50 […]
Ghana YMCA Celebrates Abena Brown Amissah!
The Ghana YMCA proudly celebrates Abena Brown-Amissah, former Western Regional Gender Representative, for her outstanding leadership as captain of Ghana’s National Female Netball Team, the Golden Maidens. Abena led the Golden Maidens to two emphatic victories over the Côte d’Ivoire National Female Netball Team during their international friendly matches. Ghana dominated the encounters, recording impressive […]
Ghana YMCA Holds 23rd National Youth Conference in Takoradi
The Ghana YMCA convened young people from its five administrative regions for the 23rd National Youth Conference, held from 3rd to 6th September 2026 in Takoradi, Western Region. Organised under the theme, “Transform: Empowering Young People for a Just, Sustainable and Thriving Future,” the conference provided a platform for learning, leadership development, networking and youth […]
Ghana YMCA Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit to British Council
The leadership of the Ghana YMCA paid a courtesy visit to the Country Director of the British Council Ghana, Mr. Nii Doodo Dodoo, to discuss opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnership. The Ghana YMCA delegation was led by the National President, Mr. George Dela Coffie, the Executive Director, Mr. Kwabena Nketia Addae, and the National […]
Ghana YMCA Welcomes Two Interns from CVJM-Westbund
Ghana YMCA has welcomed two interns from CVJM-Westbund, Silke Striethorst and Emma Höhlein, at its National Headquarters in Accra. During their internship, Silke and Emma will be stationed at the Western Regional YMCA in Takoradi, where they will support ongoing activities and engage with the local YMCA community. As part of their cultural orientation, they […]
George Dela Coffie elected President of Ghana YMCA at 4th Quadrennial Council Meeting
Mr. George Dela Coffie has been elected National President of the Ghana Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) at its 4th Quadrennial National Council Meeting held at the organization’s National Headquarters in Accra. The meeting brought together YMCA leaders, delegates, partners and other stakeholders to review the Association’s progress over the past four years and set […]
Ghana YMCA Wins Global Impact Award at 21st World YMCA Council in Toronto, Canada.
Ghana YMCA has been named the winner of the 2026 World YMCA Impact Award in the Meaningful Work category, earning global recognition for its outstanding contribution to youth empowerment through innovative skills development. The prestigious award was presented during the 21st World YMCA Council in Toronto, Canada, where more than 1,300 delegates from over 100 […]
Ghana YMCA Media Hub Team Provides Professional Coverage at Africa Energy Technology Conference.
Nine trainers and trainees from the Ghana YMCA Media Hub gained valuable professional experience by providing media coverage for the Africa Energy Technology Conference held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra. The conference, organised under the theme, “From Borders to Bridges: Driving Intra-African Trade and Development through Energy and Technology Services,” brought together policymakers, […]
Ghana YMCA Equips 125 Young People with Employable Filmmaking Skills
From 8 March to 4 April 2026, Ghana YMCA successfully delivered a series of Independent Film Training workshops in Swedru, Takoradi, Bibiani, and Koforidua under the Resilient Africa Film Project. The training empowered 125 young people, comprising 88 males and 37 females, with practical, industry-relevant and income-generating skills in filmmaking. The initiative was designed to […]
Ghana YMCA Donates to Accra Psychiatric Hospital During 2nd National Youth Conference.
As part of activities marking the 2nd National Youth Conference, the Ghana YMCA, on 5th September 2025, made a donation to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, reaffirming its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting the wellbeing of all people. The donation reflects the Ghana YMCA’s commitment to the World YMCA Vision 2030 pillar of Community […]