The week of prayer is done in YMCAs around the world since the year 1875. Your ultimate goal is to reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ as disseminates them in our society. Note the importance of this work is observed when the reaffirmation of Christian values​​, guiding philosophy of our institution.

In 2007, the Week of Prayer (Week of Prayer 2007), will be held between 11th and November 17th in all-YMCAs YMCAs in the world, and will have as its central theme the Child and its official name is "Children First "the theme was defined based on work carried out in the 16th World Council of YMCAs, held in 2006 in South Africa

The issue will be addressed through the study of the Bible, focusing on and discussing the measures necessary for the optimal development of children. The "Week of Prayer 2007" will be closed on November 17, 2007 with the YMCA Peace Day

For more information visit: www.ymca.int

By: Mohamad Ali El Harfuche El Fakih