A place to belong.
A chance to grow.

Across Bangladesh, young people come together at YMCA to learn new skills, lead and take part in community life.

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Meet the movement ↓

Rooted in Bangladesh. Part of the global YMCA movement.

YOUNG PEOPLE.
REAL POSSIBILITIES.

Participants and facilitators learning together around a laptop at a YMCA workshop — Learning together at YMCA

↓ Discover YMCA Bangladesh

Belonging

Community Wellbeing

Opportunity

Meaningful Work

Responsibility

Sustainable Planet

Justice

Just World

Who we are

Local connections.
Shared purpose.

The National Council of YMCAs of Bangladesh supports local YMCAs in their work with young people and communities. We connect people, programmes and partners through the YMCA movement.

From career skills to climate action, our work starts with people and the communities they call home.

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01 — Learn skills for life and work

Education, digital learning and career preparation give young people opportunities to practise new skills and plan their next steps.

02 — Lead and take part

Youth leadership, volunteering and cultural and sports activities bring people together to learn and contribute.

03 — Build inclusive communities

Community programmes, social care and gender justice work encourage participation and support people facing barriers.

04 — Care for our environment

Through environmental awareness and community action, young people take part in caring for the places where they live.

A few words from our leadership

Working together
for young people.

Meet our leaders and staff →

National President

Shamol Gomes

YMCA Bangladesh brings young people and communities together through learning, service and shared responsibility. Our work is guided by community wellbeing, meaningful work, a sustainable planet and a just world. We welcome members, volunteers and partners who wish to contribute to this work and help young people take an active part in their communities.

National General Secretary & CEO

Manik W. D’Costa

Our task is to turn the YMCA’s purpose into practical opportunities for young people. We work with local YMCAs to support skills, leadership, inclusion and community action. Through these programmes and our partnerships, we aim to help young people prepare for work, take responsibility and contribute to the communities where they live.

Our movement in action