About YMCA InternationalThe Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is a worldwide organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 57 million members in 120 countries. It was founded on June 6, 1844 by George Williams and other young men in London, England, as an evangelical Christian ministry. The YMCA offers programs and services that promote the health of mind, body, and spirit for people of all ages and backgrounds. These include fitness centers, swimming pools, summer camps, youth clubs, and community service initiatives.