On June 6, 1844, in the midst of the English Industrial Revolution, George Williams and a group of young people founded the YMCA, with the aim of restoring the importance of balancing the three essential aspects of the human being: body, mind, and spirit.

In 1855, the First World Conference was held, bringing together 99 young delegates from nine federations around the world. At this conference, the Paris Basis was adopted, signing the YMCA’s mission and purpose. Additionally, the International Central Committee was created.

The YMCA is responsible for the invention of basketball by James Naismith in 1891 at the YMCA in Springfield, United States.

In 1895, volleyball was created by YMCA instructor William Morgan at the YMCA facility in Holyoke, United States.

Henry Dunant, founder of the International Red Cross and Secretary General of the YMCA in Geneva, Switzerland, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901..

Indoor soccer (futsal) was invented by Juan Carlos Ceriani at the YMCA in Montevideo, Uruguay.

On March 10, 1964, at the Hotel Tequendama, 43 people gathered and established the Young Men’s Christian Association of Colombia.

In partnership with DAINCO, the YMCA carried out the National Territories Program, which had a great impact by reaching nine cities with 12 professionals and 45 volunteers who, during the vacation season, worked with more than 70,000 people.

The YMCA carried out a campaign to collect donations aimed at helping those affected by the tragedy. In addition, groups of professionals and volunteers were sent to create programs to benefit the victims.

The YMCA took on the challenge of assisting youth disengaged from the armed conflict through a Transitional Home program.

The YMCA received the Carlos Lleras Restrepo Award in the social work category for its work with families through the “Footprints for Family Transformation” model. This award was promoted by ICBF and UNICEF.