The YMCA is present in 119 countries and reaches 58 million people through its 11,200 branches. It is governed by a federated structure with the World YMCA coordinating national YMCA organizations. The World Council, which meets every 4 years, is the highest governing body that sets the global strategic plan. Between Councils, an Executive Committee elected at the Council oversees operations. National YMCAs can be members of both the World YMCA and one of the five regional Area Alliances, with relationships defined in a Governance Policy Agreement.