About Us

Mission Statement

YMCA of Singapore is a volunteer-based Christian organisation that seeks to serve and impact all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit.

Vision Statement
The Paris Basis - 1855

The continuing basis of the work and witness of the Young Men's Christian Association is expressed in the PARIS BASIS, as adopted by the delegates of the First World Conference in Paris in 1855 and reaffirmed by the 6th World Council of YMCAs in 1973:

The Young Men's Christian Associations seek to unite those young men who, regarding Jesus Christ as their God and Saviour, according to the Holy Scriptures, desire to be his disciples in their faith and in their life, and to associate their efforts for the extension of his Kingdom amongst young men.

Any differences of opinion on other subjects, however important in themselves, shall not interfere with the harmonious relations of the constituent members and associates of the World Alliance.

Declaration of YMCA's Principles

Challenge 21 - 1998
Affirming the Paris Basis adopted in 1855 as the ongoing foundation statement of the mission of the YMCA, at the threshold of the 3rd millenium we declare that the YMCA is a world-wide Christian, ecumenical, voluntary movement for women and men with special emphasis on and the genuine involvement of young people and that it seeks to share the Christian ideal of building a human community of justice with love, peace and reconciliation for the fullness of life for all creation.


Core Values

Compassion
To recognise the needs of others especially the last, the lost and the least, then take action to help

Servant leadership
To desire to serve first, then to make the conscious choice to take the lead to act

Honesty
To speak and embody the truth, to act and to be worthy of trust, and to have integrity in making sure our choices (decisions and actions) are in line with our Christian values

Accountability
To be accountable for our behaviour and our actions in meeting our obligations

Respect
To treat others as we would have them treat us and to value the worth of every person

Excellence
To strive for best practices