Youth Volunteer Leadership Training Programme – 2026

Under the youth programmes for the year 2026 the National Council of YMCAs of Sri Lanka organized a Volunteer Leadership Training Programme as a three-stage learning journey designed to strengthen the skills and leadership capacities of young volunteers.

Volunteer 2 (V1) Training – Project Management was conducted online in June as a three-session programme, facilitated by Mr. Niranga Fernando, NGS of NCY. The training introduced participants to key concepts and practical approaches to project management.

Volunteer 2 (V2) – Fundraising followed in July as a four-session online programme facilitated by Mr. Aruna Shantha Nonis, focusing on fundraising knowledge and practical skills essential for successful youth-led initiatives.

The final stage, Volunteer 3 (V3) – Youth Volunteer Leadership, was held on 12th and 13th September 2026 for youth who successfully completed V1 and V2. Facilitated by Mr. Niranga Fernando and Dr. Alex Perera, the two-day programme included engaging discussions and activities focused on leadership, YMCA governance, and the role of young people in shaping the future of the YMCA.

A total of 11 young volunteers from the Negombo, Pamunugama, Kandy, Nugegoda, and Ampara YMCAs participated in V3.

Special recognition goes to Minanda, Raini, and Sadaru, who successfully completed all three stages of the Youth Volunteer Leadership Training Programme representing the YMCA of Pamunugama.

The programme marks another important step in empowering young people to take greater leadership and responsibility within the YMCA movement.