International

YMCA Buffalo Niagara teens will be among more than 10,000 young people representing 40 national YMCA movements at the 2008 YMCA Europe Festival.  With 2,617 YMCAs serving more than 20 million people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages, and incomes, the U.S. YMCA movement is the largest in the world. 

Participants will celebrate the strength and diversity of the global YMCA family while enjoying music, art, drama, sports and participation in challenging workshops on youth-focused topics. At the Festival, youth will share experiences, expand their global perspective, and develop new leadership skills while developing a network of YMCA friends from all over the world. Youth have the opportunity to strengthen their YMCA commitment and contribute to shape the future of the YMCA movement.