International Programmes:

International Funds supported by local clubs and used for sponsoring various international programmes.

Alexander Scholarship Fund to support training of YMCA Staff persons. Named in honour of our founder, Judge Paul William Alexander. Every year, local clubs support training of YMCA Secretaries with about US$ 120,000. About US$ 12,000 (10% of the local support) is sent to the International Headquarters and is used to support leadership training programmes mainly in Africa, Latin America and India, but in recent years also in Eastern/Central Europe.

Brotherhood Fund ( BF) to allow travel of members to visit members in other countries. Every year, about US$ 200,000 is contributed through the sale of used stamps (about 15%) and from cash contributions (about 85%). This programme helps to increase understanding of different cultures - both for those travelling ("BF Delegates") and for those hosting them.

International Brother Clubs to enhance international understanding. Links between Y's Men's Clubs in different countries through the exchange of letters, bulletins, photos, cassettes, videos, etc - and visits whenever possible.

Time of Fast ( TOF ) Money is raised through Y's Men "skipping" a meal or two and paying what the meal would have cost into the TOF programme. The funds thus contributed are used to support Projects around the world. The programme started about 20 years ago and shows a dramatic increase in contributions. In India there are several ongoing projects funded and supported by TOF. During the last International Convention held in Kochi in August 2004 it was decided to have a common theme for sponsoring projects worldwide. It was decided to support projects in support of Aids eradication and rehabilitation.

Paul William Alexander Fellow (PWAF) Any member can become a PWAF by contributing 100 US Dollars. His name will be recorded in the Golden Book maintained at the had quarters at Geneva. Such member will be presented with a certificate and a lapel from the International. The interest from this fund is utilized for executing community projects and the principal remains untouched to provide financial stability to the organization.