On the evening of April 21, 2026, the YMCA of Negombo and the YMCA of Pamunugama collaborated to organize the HVM 1 &2 (History, Vision, Mission 1 & 2) programme at the YMCA of Pamunugama. The session brought together 15 enthusiastic young leaders, including 8 youth from Negombo and 7 from Pamunugama, for an evening of learning and reflection. Facilitated by Ramesh Kanna, General Secretary of the YMCA of Negombo, and Ridma Fonseka, General Secretary of the YMCA of Pamunugama, the participants explored the history of the YMCA movement globally and in Sri Lanka.
The discussions also focused on the movement's expansion and the foundational principles of the Paris Basis as well. Beyond looking at the past, the programme highlighted the future through the lens of Vision 2030. This strategic focus allowed the attendees to discuss the evolving role of the YMCA in contemporary society and how they can contribute to its long-term goals.
The evening concluded with a fellowship dinner, providing a relaxed atmosphere for the youth to build and extemd their friendships. This time of fellowship served as the perfect conclusion to a day of learning, reinforcing the brotherhood and sisterhood between the two neighboring YMCAs.
This programme was locally organized as one of the training components of the Sri Lanka YMCA youth training for year 2026. With the foundations now in place, the groups are looking forward to HVM 3, which will focus on contemporary Christian Mission in the YMCA.
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