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The YMCA Celebrates 180 Years of Empowering Youth & Communities
Worldwide the YMCA reaches 60 million people across 6 continents each year
Geneva, Switzerland, 10th Jun 2024, King NewsWire – The worldwide YMCA Movement marks its 180th anniversary on June 6. Its global, national, and local initiatives empower young people and communities to continue to build a ‘just, sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world’ for all.
YMCA was established in 1844: it is the oldest and one of the largest youth organizations in the world. From providing young men with a safe space in industrial London to developing young people in ‘body, mind and spirit’, and supporting communities ‘cradle to grave’ including migrants and refugees, it has grown massively.
“What started with 12 young men in London in 1844 has grown to encompass 12,000 communities worldwide – in 120 countries – in June 2024”, said World YMCA President Soheila Hayek. “The Young Men’s Christian Association is proud to serve young and old, men and women and boys and girls, Christians and those of any and no faith.”
YMCA has always been a pioneer. It invented basketball and volleyball, for instance. This is in addition to teaching English as a second language, running migrant reception programs, establishing gyms and swimming pools, and places of education and housing for all ages. YMCA won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 for supporting soldiers, prisoners, and families in two World Wars.
“We remain pioneers”, says World YMCA Secretary General Carlos Sanvee. “We believe in youth-led solutions and work with our global and local partners to make those solutions fly. Prompted by COVID, we also believe that we must continue to reach out to communities, and not expect them to come to us.”
2024 has seen the YMCA partner with five other global youth organizations. The YMCA has also partnered with the EU and the UN in a Euro 10 million program to facilitate young people’s initiatives in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The first round of the program, the Global Youth Mobilization, supported youth-led solutions to the COVID crisis which reached some 3.6 million people.
In addition, this year, the YMCA conducted global research on young people’s hopes and fears about the world of work. This research will lead to worldwide advocacy and national programs to underline the YMCA’s role as one of the biggest employers of young people worldwide.
“Young people’s needs – their mental health, their jobs, and the needs of the societies in which they live – have never been greater”, says Carlos Sanvee. “And nor has their potential. We continue to empower young people to be and to lead the change they want to see.”
About the Worldwide YMCA Movement
YMCA is active in 12,000 communities in 120 countries, employing some 90,000 staff and mobilizing some 920,000 volunteers. It reaches over 60 million people a year. Working collectively under its shared YMCA Vision 2030, it impacts lives through programs and advocacy in four priority areas: Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, Sustainable Planet, and Just World.
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Christie Sikora’s BLOOD and GOLD Reexamines the Tragedy of Munich and the Global Politics Behind It
A powerful debut explores the human cost of conflict through one of the Olympics’ darkest chapters — based on factual truths
Costa Mesa, CA, 16th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, In the summer of 1972, the world turned its attention to Munich for a celebration of unity, peace, and athletic excellence. Instead, it witnessed one of the most harrowing tragedies in Olympic history—an event that shocked international spectators and exposed decades of political neglect, unresolved conflict, and global indifference.
In her debut work, BLOOD and GOLD: Athletes, Tragedies & Dynamism of Peace, Christie Sikora offers far more than a historical retelling. Based on factual truths, this compelling book uncovers the personal stories and suppressed narratives behind the Munich tragedy, delivering an empathetic and investigative journey into the heart of a political powder keg.
“This isn’t just about what happened in Munich,” says Sikora. “It’s about what led there—and what the world has refused to acknowledge since.”
Through emotional storytelling and sharp historical insight, BLOOD and GOLD asks: • What forces drove this moment in history?
• What warnings were overlooked?
• Who has borne the heaviest losses?
• And how can we move toward peace — not just politically, but personally?
Sikora challenges simplistic narratives of good versus evil, inviting readers to confront the deeper realities of displacement, propaganda, and global injustice. She holds all parties accountable while pointing to the possibility of healing through truth, empathy, and awareness.
A portion of every sale supports humanitarian efforts:
• A $0.25 donation goes to Doctors Without Borders, a nonprofit humanitarian organization providing urgent medical care worldwide.
• A $0.25 contribution supports Dynamism to Peace International Foundation, which channels those funds to carefully selected nonprofit organizations serving traumatized children, women, and men in the world’s most vulnerable regions.
About the Author
Christie Sikora’s writing emerges from a place of deep moral courage and unwavering empathy. She refuses to turn away from the hard questions of war, justice, and memory — offering not just critique, but meaningful solutions. Her work urges readers to look beyond propaganda, to reconsider inherited perspectives, and to embrace a more unified, peaceful future.
Why It Matters Now
BLOOD and GOLD is a timely meditation on history’s unresolved trauma — and a call to action for today’s fractured world. As global conflict, polarization, and disinformation reach new extremes, this book offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Availability
BLOOD and GOLD: Athletes, Tragedies & Dynamism of Peace is available at authorchristiesikora.com, Barnes & Noble, and select independent bookstores. Sikora will also host a series of in-person signings, virtual events, and global dialogues throughout the year.
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WebsiteMachen Launches See-First Pay-Later Model to Accelerate Affiliate Website Deployment
United States, 16th Jun 2025 – In an industry-first approach targeting affiliate marketing professionals, WebsiteMachen has introduced a “See First, Pay Later” system, allowing marketers to preview a fully developed affiliate website before committing to any payment. The model eliminates upfront financial risk, contracts, or credit card obligations marking a major shift in how affiliate marketers can enter or expand within the digital economy.
Streamlining Website Creation for Affiliate Marketers
Affiliate marketers face the dual challenge of building scalable content and generating traffic both time-intensive and technically demanding processes. WebsiteMachen’s latest system addresses this by offering high-speed, multi-page website creation. Users can generate sites with 100 to 200 keyword-optimized pages in under two hours, with the ability to launch several sites within a single week. This industrial-scale website deployment empowers affiliate professionals to focus their efforts on traffic acquisition strategies, rather than technical setup.
Keyword Architecture as a Foundation for Growth
The core of successful affiliate marketing lies in content depth and keyword relevance. WebsiteMachen’s platform is designed to build visit-worthy sites that cover expansive keyword territories within targeted niches. By automating content structure and optimizing each page for search visibility, the system enhances the potential for organic traffic and long-term monetization. The approach recognizes that hundreds of niche-relevant, SEO-friendly pages are not just valuable they are essential for reliable affiliate income.
A Frictionless Pathway to Online Business Ownership
The platform’s no-obligation preview model is aimed at reducing the barrier to entry for aspiring digital entrepreneurs. Without requiring contracts or upfront fees, WebsiteMachen effectively removes the friction typically associated with launching an online business. Professionals can inspect the build quality, design, and keyword strategy of a completed website before choosing to take ownership. If the product meets expectations, they can proceed with the purchase. If not, they walk away at no cost.
About WebsiteMachen
WebsiteMachen is a Berlin-based technology provider specializing in scalable website creation tools for affiliate marketing professionals. By combining automation, SEO strategy, and user-centric design, the company enables digital entrepreneurs to launch optimized affiliate businesses with speed and confidence. Its mission is to simplify the technical barriers of web development while supporting performance-driven content strategies. For more information visit website.
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VALLETTA, MALTA – 16/06/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Scarlet Ashford from Candy AI has been awarded the title of Top AI Companion of 2025, following an announcement by RedHairGirls.com, a platform dedicated to in-depth evaluations of AI characters and technologies, operated by Omniserp.
This year’s competition featured 28 AI personalities from various platforms, with evaluation criteria including conversational realism, emotional responsiveness, user interaction quality, and overall character development.
In a closely contested ranking among leading digital companions, Scarlet stood out for her intelligent dialogue, distinctive personality, and strong emotional engagement. Judges and users alike commended her for offering a well-rounded, lifelike experience that balances personality depth with engaging conversation.
The fiery redhead is part of Candy AI’s growing roster of over 100 AI companions, and has been part of the platform since its official launch in 2024. With this recognition, Candy AI now proudly holds the title of offering one of the most beloved redhead AI girlfriends in the virtual companionship space.
This Year’s Award for the Best AI Girlfriend Was a Tightly Contested One
RedHairGirls.com is known for its detailed reviews and fan-voted rankings of redhead-themed AI companions. The site’s editorial team has been following Candy AI’s development closely since the beginning. To date, RHG has reviewed a total of 28 redhead AI characters, with Scarlet consistently earning high praise in both public polls and private feedback forums.
In a tight race between Camille from Luvr AI, Hazel from Kupid AI, and Scarlet from Candy AI, the RedHairGirls.com judging panel scored each character on depth, engagement, and overall user experience. While each finalist brought something unique to the table, Scarlet edged ahead.
Scarlet Is Available on Candy AI with Full Support for Chat, Voice, and Video
According to internal usage data, she remains one of the most actively engaged-with characters on the platform – especially among new users, consistently topping fan polls and private feedback threads.
As Candy AI continues to expand its offering with personalities ranging from wholesome to wildly entertaining, Scarlet’s recognition signals a broader shift: the age of emotionally intelligent, visually immersive AI partners has officially arrived.
Candy AI consistently ranks among the top platforms for AI girlfriends, praised for its character depth, customization, and multimedia experience. At the same time, RedHairGirls.com aims to become the go-to source for reviews, rankings, and commentary on redhead AI companions across all major platforms.
As the space grows more competitive, RHG is doubling down on its editorial coverage to help users discover standout personalities like Scarlet and stay informed on what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s worth chatting with next.
For more on Scarlet and other AI girlfriend reviews, visit https://redhairgirls.com/en/ to read the full breakdown. And if you’d like to experience Scarlet for yourself, you can start chatting with her directly at under this link: https://candy.ai/ai-girlfriend/scarlet-ashford
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