YMCA South West India Region
Our motto
That they all may be one
Since 1954, YMCA South West India Region has brought young people together in spirit, mind and body, across 300+ YMCAs in Kerala.
“That they all may be one” — John 17:21
Nurturing young people in spirit, mind and body, for a world where everyone lives in harmony with self, with society and with creation.
The largest region of the National Council of YMCAs of India · 300+ YMCAs · 24 sub-regionsOur Story
The YMCA was founded in London in 1844 by Sir George Williams and his friends. YMCA South West India Region was established in 1954, with its headquarters and Camp Centre at Aluva on the banks of the River Periyar. Today it is the largest of the nine regions of the National Council of YMCAs of India, with 300+ YMCAs in good standing.
The region is managed by a Regional Committee of Regional Officers, Executives of the NCYI, 6 Standing Committees, 24 Sub-Region Chairmen and Former Regional Chairpersons.
- 1844YMCA founded in London
- 1854First YMCA in India, Calcutta
- 1873YMCA Trivandrum, by Miss Mary Bourne
- 1891National Council formed in Madras
- 1954YMCA SWIR established at Aluva
- 1964National Council moves to New Delhi
Regional Office Bearers 2025–27
Former Regional Chairmen & Regional Secretaries
| Term | Regional Chairman | Regional Secretary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 – 2025 | Mr. K. C. ChackoYMCA Ernakulam | — |
| 2022 – 2025 | — | Mr. Jose VargheseYMCA Ernakulam |
| 2021 – 2023 | Mr. V. J. MathewYMCA Ernakulam | — |
Good Standing YMCAs 2025–26
We’re proud to support 300+ YMCAs across 24 sub-regions
YMCA Trivandrum Sub Region
No YMCAs are listed for this sub region yet.
Upcoming Programmes
Contact us
YMCA South West India RegionYMCA Camp Centre, Aluva, Kerala