We support young people and their communities to improve their physical, mental and social well-being and provide youth-friendly services.

Young people like Sol who was introduced into the dangerous world of prostitution, has known nothing but poverty, violence and abuse all her life. Fortunately, she discovered the YMCA and for the first time in her life she found a support network of people who cared about her and provided counselling to help her deal with the trauma of her past.

Sol is now equipped with the skills knowledge and confidence needed to ensure that she never has to sell her body again.

DOUBLE THE IMPACT.DOUBLE THE HOPE.

“I want to go to university and become a lawyer and work to protect children from abuse.”

Sol, 19, Colombia

Creating access to health services and improving well-being

Help giveyoung people the tools to make a difference

HealthEnterprise & EmploymentY Care International creates opportunities for young people to gain the skills, training, knowledge and support to build a better future, for themselves and their communities.

We work with local YMCAs to deliver practical help directly to young people internationally and in the UK & Ireland.

Young people who have the skills to earn a living have a much stronger chance of living, full, healthy and productive lives.

“Thanks to Y Care International, I now own a business and have responsibilities. I am very happy I can be productive and can make a contribution.”

Afana, 27, Occupied Palestinian Territory

Y Care International creates opportunities for vulnerable young people to unleash their potential and change their lives for the better. As part of the global YMCA movement, inspired by Christian values and working with people of all faiths and none, we are the international developmentand relief agency for YMCAs in the UK and Ireland.

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You can also call us on 0207 549 3150 or email us: enquiries@ycareinternational.org

Help vulnerable young people fulfill their potential by making a donation at www.ycareinternational.org or text YGIV30 then your amount (e.g YGIV30 £5) to 70070.

Y Care International, Third Floor, 67-69 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6BP

Y Care International is a charity registered and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England Wales

Registered Charity No. 1109789 Registered Company No. 3997006

In accordance with Y Care International’s Working with Children and Young People policy names have been changed to protect their identity.

The UK government will double every individual donation we receive before 2 August 2015, making your contribution go twice as far.

Give today and double the impact of your donation with UK Aid Match.

Y Care International creates opportunities forvulnerable young people to unleash their potentialand change their lives for the better. As part of theglobal YMCA movement, inspired by Christian valuesand working with people of all faiths and none, weare the international development and relief agencyfor YMCAs in the UK and Ireland.

Alternatively, please send a cheque made payable to Y Care International with this form and your contact details.

I want to help Y Care International claim 25% extra funds – at no extra cost to me!I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for the current tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for the current tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I have given.

No, I am not a UK tax payer I am a UK taxpayer. I would like all donations that I have made in the past 4 years and all future donations that I make from the date of this declaration (unless I notify you otherwise) as Gift Aid donations.

You can cancel this Declaration at any time by notifying the charity. If your circumstances change and you no longer pay enough income or capital gains tax to cover the amount claimed by the charity, please contact the charity. If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can claim further tax relief via your Self-Assessment tax return (currently 25p for each pound you give).** Please notify the charity if you change your name or address.* Gift Aid is linked to basic -rate tax. Basic rate tax is currently 20%, which allows charities to reclaim 25 pence on the pound. **Higher rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic rate and higher rate tax.

Thank you for supporting essential Y Care International projects all around the world.

“ My business is called ’Rien n’est tard’ – it is never too late. With my business things have changed for me. I don’t need to ask people for help to get food for my family, and I don’t hang around with bad people that could get me into trouble.”

Djibril, 17, Togo

We support young people trying to survive who are in conflict with the law or at risk of offending.

By providing access to training, education and recreation we improve their well-being and prepare them for a productive life outside prison.

We help them and their communities campaign for justice and equality.

Giving young people a voice and confidence they can become decision-makers and be active citizens in their country.

Youth Justice

Increasing access to justice and improving equality

...84 pence goes directly to supporting young people in emergencies, in developing their skills and their communities and improving their health, and helping young people campaign for change.

...15 pence is invested to generate future revenue and on support costs.

...1 penny is spent on ensuring the organisation is robust and well-managed.

“ Time and time again, the generosity and support of Y Care International supporters has been instrumental in bringing hope to so many young people in need all over the world. It is only by giving them the tools to help themselves, and work towards a better life, can they hope to break the cycle of poverty for good.”

Terry Waite CBE Founder & President Y Care International

“You can help us create more opportunities for young people as every gift we receive will be

matched pound for pound by the UK government.”

Adam Leach Chief Executive

Y Care International

Creating opportunities for young people

For every £1 donated...

Y Care International works in over 20 countries worldwide, changing young lives through local YMCAs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Middle East and the UK.

“ When Ebola hit, nine members of my family died in just a few weeks. There was no food and we were all very afraid. I also became sick with symptoms of Ebola; but I was lucky to survive. We were stigmatized by some of the community. Afterwards, a group of YMCA peer educators visited my house and encouraged me to become a part of their team. I’m proud that I became part of the YMCA family, because it allowed me to help prevent the spread of Ebola and work with people affected by it.”

We respond to disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, conflict and epidemics through YMCAs and other specialist emergency agencies to provide life-saving care across the world.

In West Africa, Ebola has left its devastating mark on slum communities already crippled by poverty.

Jenneh, 20, lives in one of Liberia’s poorest slums:

Resilience & disaster risk reduction

We also help young people to develop resilience to crisis and leadership for disaster risk reduction in response to the impacts of climate change.

After Ebola – help give young people the tools for recovery to make a difference in West Africa

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Please help to give young people the tools for recovery