INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Partnership Agreement between the ACJ of Honduras and
the YMCAs and YMCA-YWCAs of the
Canadian Atlantic Provinces
With this agreement, we establish a long-term, cooperative partnership in order to enrich and support our respective missions.
Guided by the principles of the World YMCA Movement and with a special focus on youth, we commit to the following:
- Maintaining adequate communications;
- Learning about our own and each other’s social, cultural, political, and economic realities;
- Sharing information, experience, expertise, and talent;
- Promoting volunteerism;
- Seeking opportunities for the exchange of both individuals and resources;
- Where possible, drawing upon the resources of like-minded public and private agencies and individuals;
- Engaging in on-going reflection and communications regarding the partnership;
To help all parties realize this agreement, the YMCA Canada East Management Resource Center [MRC] will:
- Facilitate communications;
- Support program development;
- Coordinate and share resources;
- Identify opportunities.
The terms of this agreement will be reviewed by all parties by March 2011.
Signed, November ___, 2007
Learning about the third world
Rick McDaniel, International Program Director from the Eastern MRC has been educating staff and volunteers on the International scene.
- Child Poverty
- Health Issues
- Steps to Make a Difference
New Partnerships Abroad
- Aquatics camp and childcare and youth are adding international activities to their programs
- The Y's Men's Club has an International youth exchange program
- A youth exchange with the Dominican Republic & Cuba (contact Rick McDaniel, Fredericton YMCA for more information 452-3000)
- The Saint John Y has had students from Columbia and China involved at the Y
- Peace Week happens every year in November.
2007 Peace Medal
Each year the Saint John YMCA-YWCA awards a Peace Medal to deserving individuals or groups that exemplifies, promotes and demonstrates peace. Click here to learn more about the 2007 Peace Medal.
Settlement Services For Newcomers To Canada
Interested in learning more about Saint John Y International activities, e-mail us at r.campbell@saintjohny.com
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