Voluntary organisation
Social and community advancements
YMCA Malta
Affiliated with YMCA Europe and World Alliance of YMCAs, YMCA Malta was founded in 1976 and is an NGO, non-profit, voluntary and ecumenical movement seeking to promote the vision of building a just society while working mainly with homelessness and youth.
The YMCA in Malta forms part of an international movement which is present in 120 countries.
YMCA Malta is a non-profit voluntary organisation seeking to promote the vision to build a more just society. Its mission includes working amongst and empowering young people and providing services to the most needy members of the community. YMCA Malta's objectives and goals are to perform mainly as a Social Work services agency, a Youth Work agency and a Housing Association.
YMCA Malta reaches its mission through four pillars, these being Residential Services, Youth Empowerment, Wellbeing and Social Business. Keeping these in mind, it aims to:
- Support the positive development of youths as a preventive measure, and intervene by offering a spectrum of social work services to underprivileged or socially disadvantaged individuals. The specialisation in this regard is the support, assistance and reintegration of the homeless in Malta.
- Promote a programme of activities designed to foster young and older people's spiritual, intellectual, social and physical well-being.
- Seek to help all people, irrespective of their mental and physical abilities, without discrimination to sex, religion, nationality, race or political affiliation.
- Seek to develop and strengthen links and recognition from the state and church authorities and other private, public, and corporate entities in Malta.
- Take an active part in cultural, environmental, artistic, musical, audio-visual and other activities.
- Perform mainly as a Social Work Services Agency, a Youth Work Agency, a Housing Association and any other role as may be decided at our Annual General Meeting
There are multiple ways in which you can support YMCA Malta. Find out more here.
For more information on how to support this initiative financially and help them reach their target, visit their crowdfunding page here.

Support needed
Financial
€1 a Day to change a Life
As YMCA Malta is approaching its 50th anniversary in 2026, they are launching a national campaign titled ‘DAR: Not Just a Word. A Right!’ At the heart of this campaign is a simple but transformative idea:
€365 for DAR – One Year of Refuge
For just €1 a day, you can help provide someone experiencing homelessness in Malta with safe shelter, a warm meal, psychosocial support, and the chance to rebuild their life.
Your €365 donation can fund:
- Shelter to individuals, families and children experiencing homelessness.
- Daily hot meals and snacks to those experiencing rooflessness.
- Access to mental health sessions, clothing & hygiene support.
- Staff support for reintegration planning.
Whether you’re an individual donor or representing a small business or community group, this campaign is a meaningful way to stand for dignity and compassion - one day at a time.
YMCA would also be honoured to have you or your business join their growing circle of everyday heroes and showcase your support on the upcoming ‘DAR: Not Just a Word. A Right!’ marathon LIVE on all TV Stations on the 20th September 2025.
Donate now: 365 Campaign
