YMCA Bitola

The YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) is one of the oldest and largest Movements for youth in the world. Founded in 1844, it now operates in 119 countries in 11.220 locations, involving 725.483 volunteers and reaching 58 million people. The YMCA works to bring social justice and peace to young people and their communities, regardless of religion, race, gender or culture. The World Alliance of YMCAs is based in Geneva, Switzerland and YMCA Europe is based in Prague, Czech Republic. YMCA in different countries is known by different names depending on the domestic languages: YMCA, IMKA, CVJM, UCJG, KFUK, NMKY, CEVI, HANTH, ACM, ACJ, etc. In Macedonia and other countries in South Eastern Europe, the YMCA is known as IMKA. The sign of the YMCA is a red triangle with the motto "for healthy spirit, mind and body".