ENSURING BRIGHTER FUTURES ENHANCING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CARIBBEAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH
ABOUT US The YMCA is a global network founded in 1844 where more than 700,000 volunteers and 96,000 employees serve 58 million people in 119 countries and 11,000 communities. The diversity of our programmes bring innovative solutions and adapt to different contexts and realities providing focused, quality attention. Our local initiatives become the great impact of YMCA. YMCA Latin America and Caribbean 28 countries 496 communities 300 YMCA centres 1.5 million people Our focus is youth development, education and training, health and well-being, and economic empowerment to build fair and equitable communities.
OUR IMPACT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN More than half million children and youth engage in YMCA programmes in the region strengthening values, skills, and knowledge to become agents of change in their communities. More than one and a half million people find safe spaces and support in 45 local YMCAs in 28 countries to reach their full potential. The YMCA becomes the meeting point in 496 communities across the region where people build community.
THE NEED Changing economic and family dynamics are leaving many youth unsupervised during critical out-of-school hours. Unsupervised youth are at high risk for: - Juvenile crime - Accidents - Substance abuse - Gang involvement - Teen pregnancy
YMCA RESPONSE
Schools cannot do it all. Youth need additional support within community to succeed academically and become confident, healthy, and engage citizens. Youth development has been a cornerstone of YMCA programmes and activities since 1844. At the YMCA, we nurture the potential of every children and youth through holistic approaches focused on the spiritual, physical, and cognitive development of every individual.
YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME FOCUS - Support academic achievement - Develop leadership skills and character - Promote Health and wellness - Promote positive role models - Engage parents and community YMCA After school programmes are essential to keep kids safe, engage them in enriching activities, and give peace of mind to working parents during out-of-school hours.
YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME OUTCOMES Research has shown that children and youth participating in after school programmes: - Improved school attendance - Enhanced academic success - Are more likely to graduate high school - Are more likely to attend tertiary education - Improved social and emotional development and relationships - Have lower rates of teen pregnancy - Narrow the math and reading achievement gap - Reduce aggressive behaviors - Improve work habits and self-efficiency
YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME IMPACT YMCA youth development programmes addresses the main and underlying cause of many challenges our communities face. We focus on prevention to reduce the severity of need for intervention later in life. By participating in YMCA after school programmes, youth have the skills and confidence to succeed not only in school, but in life. The YMCA is making sure that children and youth in the Caribbean region have opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Our children and youth who participate in YMCA after school programs: - Complete their homework assignments and increase school attendance - Reinforce core values and develop leadership skills - Improve and demonstrate age appropriate social-emotional skills - Participate in regular physical activity improving their health and wellbeing - Understand and value community service and volunteerism As a result, students become active youth leaders in their families and communities.
YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROJECT LOCATIONS ARUBA BAHAMAS BARBADOS CAYMAN ISLAND JAMAICA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL COMTRUST FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP Advancing Youth Development We invite CIBC FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation to join the YMCA in ensuring that more youth have access to quality after school programming and care. An investment of USD $400,000 over three years will ensure that the YMCA is able to continue to make these programs available to youth from different backgrounds and walks of life, supporting their academic achievement, developing their leadership and character, improving their health and wellbeing, and expanding programme reach and impact. Advancing Staff Volunteerism In addition, we would like to invite the CIBC FirstCaribbean staff in each programme location to engage in staff volunThe PEP program prepares adults and seniors with technical and job readiness teerism activities to participate in community projects, serving as role models for children and youth, building positive skills to succeed. community relationships, contributing to the communities we serve, and ensuring the success of the programme. The YMCA provides hands-on, technical training in areas such as cooking lessons, make-up lessons, computer skills, language lessons, among others. Courses are constantly reviewed and informed by community needs.
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL COMTRUST FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP Investing in the success of our community youth. - Strategic partnership collaboration with the oldest and largest youth development organization in the world. - Clear alignment with the foundation social responsibility focus: Health and Wellness, Staff Volunteerism, Youth and Education, and Community and Environment. - Brand positioning and visibility throughout Latin America & Caribbean. - Possibility to explore marketing opportunities tailored for each market. - Volunteer engagement opportunities in each programme location, as well as corporate discounts on membership fees in YMCA services, for employees in agreed locations.
OVERVIEW OF PARTNER OF YMCAs
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ARUBA
The YMCA of Aruba is a local, non-profit charitable organization incorporated in Aruba and founded in 1956. The YMCA serves more than 1,000 children and youth every year in Dakota and San Nicolas in Oranjestad. www.arubaymca.org
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BAHAMAS
The YMCA of Grand Bahama is a local, non-profit charitable organisation incorporated in Grand Bahama and founded in 1970.
The YMCA serves more than 2,000 people every year in Grand Bahama and it is the only community centre of its kind on the island. www.ymcabahamas.com
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BARBADOS
The YMCA of Barbados is a local, non-profit charitable organization incorporated in Barbados and founded in 1844. The Barbados YMCA is the oldest YMCA in Latin America and Caribbean serving more than 300 youth every year in Bridgetown. www.barbadosymca.org
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CAYMAN ISLANDS The YMCA of Cayman Islands is a local, non-profit charitable organization incorporated in the Cayman Islands and founded in 2012. The YMCA serves serves more than 3,000 young people every year in all districts of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, with eventual plans to also provide services in Little Cayman. www.ymcacayman.ky
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JAMAICA
The YMCA of Jamaica is a local, non-profit charitable organisation incorporated in the Jamaica and founded in 1920. The YMCA of Jamaica serves nearly 4,000 people every year in Kingston, May Pen, Montego Bay, and Spanish Town. www.ymcajamaica.org
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The YMCA of Trinidad and Tobago is a local, non-profit charitable organisation incorporated inTrinidad and Tobago and founded in 1964. The YMCA of Trinidad and Tobago serves more than 1,000 people every year in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and Courtland and Bell Garden, Tobago. www.ymcatt.org
THANK YOU!
Latin American and Caribbean Alliance of YMCAs Av. Ejército Nacional 253 1er Piso Col. Anáhuac, Del. Miguel Hidalgo C.P. 11320, Mexico City www.lacaymca.org