From March 31 to April 4 – 2012, in Nairobi, Kenya, the world YMCA came together with 80 leaders from all continents at the Stakeholders meeting and the World Alliance Executive Committee. The leaders affirmed the following collective statement:

1. NAIROBI STATEMENT
From March 31 to April 4 – 2012, in Nairobi, Kenya, the world YMCA came together with 80
leaders from all continents at the Stakeholders meeting and the World Alliance Executive
Committee. The leaders affirmed the following collective statement:
The YMCA wants to achieve its full potential
We therefore must be a stronger movement
We therefore must attract greater resources
We therefore must have more visibility
We therefore must demonstrate greater impact
We therefore must have a shared focus
Relevant to the world
Grounded in our mission
Worthy of our aspiration
Connected to our current work
We therefore choose to collectively stand for youth empowerment