The YMCA of San Diego County and YMCA México have signed a binational agreement to provide resources for those on both sides of the border, the groups said Tuesday.
The agreement marks the first international partnership in the 170-year history of the national YMCA.
Together, the organizations aim to serve more than 7 million people living near the border.
“The Cali-Baja YMCA Binational Initiative reflects the true spirit of the global YMCA movement, uniting across borders through a shared mission, vision and commitment to community,” said Todd Tibbits, president and CEO of the San Diego County organization.
He described the region as “one of the most interconnected in the world” and said that sharing resources will lead to stronger “lives on both sides of the border.”
As a way to mark the historic agreement, leaders of the nonprofits also officially reopened the aquatics facility at Club Deportivo YMCA Tijuana. Improvements include resurfaced decks and new filtration systems.
Óscar Velasco, secretario general of YMCA de México, said each organization brings “valuable perspectives and regional insight.
“With this formal partnership, we are building a future where the YMCA stands for opportunity and unity across borders,” he said. “We’re strengthening our staff, improving our facilities and expanding our reach because every child in the Cali-Baja region deserves a safe, nurturing place to grow.
The stateside and Mexican organizations will now collaborate in seven areas, including sharing a binational advisory board of 12 members, six from each country. Additionally, they have appointed a new director of binational engagement, Valeria Ruiz, who will split her time on each side of the border.
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