YMCA profile
Date of foundation of the YMCA: 1979
Full/Associate/Related Membership in the World Alliance of YMCAs: Full Member
Full member of the World Alliance of YMCAs since: 1991
Number of local Associations - 3
Number of total members and
participants (all over the country): 4'000
Men: 2'500
Women: 1'500
Under 30: 1'500

Mission statement
The Gambia YMCA is a Christian Charitable Association. At its centre are Christians who, regard Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, desire to share their faith with others. We welcome into our fellowship persons of other religious faith and those of no particular religious conviction on the world-wide fellowship of the equal value of all persons. Our programs are based on respect and freedom for all, tolerance and understanding between different opinions and are open to everyone regardless of race, sex or creed.