History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

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Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

Learn More

Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

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New Houses and community hall inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin of Tamil Nadu, for the Gaja Cyclone victims.
On 13.05.2022, YMCA Madras's General Secretary & CEO Mr. P. Asir Pandian, Honoured by the Minister for HR & CE Thiru Sekar Babu. During a visit to his office to discuss the YMCA involvement in public-private partnership to renovate the Government Schools especially the one in the CMs constituency.
Inauguration of a program called Vidiyal (Montessori method of Teaching) in Government schools on 11th March 2022, along with Mrs. Durga Stalin, Mrs. Senthamarai Sabareesan and Mrs. Karthic. YMCAs role in Public Private Partnership was much appreciated.
Inauguration of a program called Vidiyal (Montessori method of Teaching) in Government schools on 11th March 2022, along with Mrs. Durga Stalin, Mrs. Senthamarai Sabareesan and Mrs. Karthic. YMCAs role in Public Private Partnership was much appreciated.
Egmore Church Dedication
Carrom pool
Chess playing place - Kodambakkam
Kodambakkam Dedication
Kodambakkm Table Tennis
Kodambakkm Football Ground
Royapuram Dedication
Royapuram Dedication
Foundation Stone at NMSI - Kanchenjunga
Foundation stone at NMSI - Kanchenjunga
Foundation stone at NMSI - Kanchenjunga
Pongal celebration at Kottivakkam
Pongal celebration at Kottivakkam
Pongal celebration at Kottivakkam
General Secretary and CEO Mr. Asir Pandian was participated and honoured by Commissioner of Police Shri. Shankar Jiwal, IPS.,
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About Us

Who We Are

On 6th June 1844, George Williams, together with ten Christian young men, established the YMCA. “Our object is the improvement of the spiritual condition of the young men engaged in houses of business, by the formation of Bible classes, family and social prayer meetings, mutual improvement societies, or any other spiritual agency.”

Latest News & Event

30 DEC 2022
Royapuram Dedication  
Royapuram Dedication Hon’ble Justice JB Koshy sir inaugurated new Branch building at Royapuram- Chennai on 30th December 2022; in the presence of Dr. Vincent George, President-YMCA Madras and Chairman-SIR.
DEC 2022
Foundation Stone at NMSI – Kanchenjunga  
Foundation stone was laid for the construction of new classrooms at the NMSI Sadhu Sundersinghschool, Dabling-West Bengal. Dr. Vincent George,President-YMCA Madras and Chairman-SIR laid the foundation stone along with few Board members of Madras YMCA.

29 DEC 2022

Kodambakkam Branch Dedication
Hon’ble Justice JB Koshy sir inaugurated new Branch building at Ashok Nagar/Kodambakkam – Chennai and Sir George Williams statue in the presence of Dr. Vincent George, President-YMCA Madras and Chairman-SIR. Directors, members, Secretaries and staff were present during the occasion.

29 DEC 2022

Egmore Church Dedication
Hon’ble Justice JB Koshy sir inaugurated new Branch at Egmore – Chennai in the presence of Dr. Vincent George, President-YMCA Madras and Chairman-SIR. Directors, members, Secretaries and staff were present during the occasion.

08 DEC 2022

YMCA Madras completes 132 years, organises Christmas celebrations
Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu on Wednesday said that all religions taught people to love one and all. He said festivals offered people an opportunity to share happiness and cleanse themselves. Speaking at the 132nd anniversary

12 JAN 2023

Pongal Celebration at Kottivakkam School on 12.1.2023

12 JAN 2023

Fort YMCA Boys Town School celebrated Samattva Pongal on 12.01.2023
Our Services

What We Do

From over 10 locations across Madras, the YMCA provides expertise,
programs and services in the following areas, to enable healthier, happier communities.

Hi-Y : A Club For High School Students

It is a club for High School students, which meets once in a month where debates, seminars, quiz programmes  are conducted for their all-round development. They are taken out for camps and picnics and to participate in regional and National level meetings.

Ys Mens Club For Business

It is a club consisting of membership from business and professional category of members to serve the community through the Madras YMCA. Many members had the privilege of visiting many YMCAs abroad
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Uni-Y : A Club For University Students

It is a club for University students, which also meets once in a month in all the branches and participates in debates, seminars and quiz programmes. Members of Uni-y club also get an opportunity to attend World meets, International camps as well as training programmes organized by YMCAs throughout the world.

Community Centers

The Madras YMCA runs three community centres in the city for the benefit of the slum dwellers and the under- privileged children. Apart from this, two orphanages and two schools are run for the benefit of the poor people. Different trades are taught to help them earn their livelihood.
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Facilities

YMCA provides adroit facilities to

Esplanade, Royapettah, Yepery, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, Royapuram and Kottivakkam.

Facilities include

Karate, Billiards, Table Tennis, Cricket, etc., It also has guest rooms for members.
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Developing Branches

It was under the General Secretaryship of Mr Alexander that the YMCA acquired a new building, following a campaign launched with the terse slogan “Building for Brotherhood”. However, it was Mr Solomon who helped the YMCA in acquiring the site on Ritherdon Road for its Vepery Branch. Capt. D.Gnanaolivu, the Chairman of the State Housing Board, was president of the YMCA from 1962 and chipped in his might in the effort. That apart, the site on which the YMCA, Kilpauk started functioning was donated by Mr Jacob Mathi.