First blog following first full day at 18th YMCA world council meeting.
What to say?
I am struck by the diversity of this conference not just the fact 80 countries are represented or the fact people come from all walks of life, it's the fact one can breakfast with representatives from France and share issues on poverty and inspiration being a form of teenage contraception! Lunch with representatives from y retired in the USA talking about intergenerational work and aspiration and dinner following a powerful opening of the youth empowerment conference by young people from across the world.
I'm struck by the fact YMCA naturally embraces the journey of remembering the past, renewing the present and risking for the future.
All participants have journeyed days, weeks, months, years, decades and all arrived here at the same destination.
Jill
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