Be a sponsor at YMCA World Council - a global, intergenerational event

YMCA World Council 2026 will bring together over 1200 senior and youth leaders from YMCAs around the globe for a week of inspirational learning and connection.

July 19-25, 2026 | Toronto, Canada

As a sponsor, you will:

Share strategies, spark innovation

Discover partners & opportunities

Engage diverse global voices

Connect face-to-face with peers & visionaries

Build lasting, impactful relationships

Sponsorship that powers global change

Position your brand as a global ‘changemaker’

Align with one of the world’s largest and most trusted youth Movements, active in 120+ countries with deep local roots and global reach.

Advance equity & opportunity for young people

Your sponsorship directly enables young people from underrepresented regions to access leadership, learning, and innovation spaces.

Co-create scalable, purpose-driven solutions

Collaborate on showcasing innovative programs in wellbeing, work, sustainability, and justice—built for communities and informed by youth voice.

Connect with a global network of leaders

Engage directly with youth leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and community influencers through panels, networking events, and high-visibility speaking opportunities.

Opportunities at a glance

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Be a part of the Transformation.

YMCA World Council 2026

Thank you!

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KRISTEN CLAYTON

YMCA CANADA

Vice President, Philanthropy
kristen.clayton@ymca.ca

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KAYLA WILLIAMS

World YMCA

Senior Manager, Global Partnerships
kayla@ymca.int

Be a sponsor at YMCA World Council