About Us
Vision Statement
YMCA is a christian Movement
- To which all people flock & unite
- To find oneness in Christ
- To usher Peace of God on our land
- To reach one’s own pinnacle of human achievement
- For the ultimate Glory of the Creator of all.
Mission Statement
Following the teaching of Jesus Christ :
YMCA is to mobilize the spirit and action of youth to unite all people to usher in and preserve justice, prosperity and peace, through exemplary Spirit-filled living, righteous action and collective social endeavor, upholding and protecting the God-given rights for every human being and sustaining God’s creation, for the extrusion of His Kingdom on earth.
Our Resposibility
- To promote exemplary Spirit-filled living for the extension of His Kingdom on earth.
- To mobilize the spirit and action of youth
- To promote righteous action sustaining God’s Creation
- To unite all peoples to usher in and preserve peace, justice and prosperity, through collective social endeavors, upholding and protecting the God given rights of every human being.
Basis
The basis of this association shall be that which was adopted at the First World Convention of YMCAs held in Paris in 1855, which is :-
” The Young Men’s Christian Association seek to unite those young men who regarding Jesus Christ as their God and saviour according to the Holy Scriptures, desire to be is disciples in their doctrine and in their life, and to associate their efforts for the extension of His Kingdom among young men “
Objective
The objective of the Association is to unite young men and boys together for the developement of their physical, social, intellectual, economical and spiritual manhood and to inspire them with christ’s ideals of service and lead them to discipleship, to co-operate with the Church and other organizations working for the welfare of Sri lanka and to stimulate the formation of movements for the highest advancement of humanity.
Affiliation
The Association shall be affiliated to The National Council of YMCAs of Sri Lanka.