For five decades, YMCA Malta has stood beside people experiencing homelessness, hardship and exclusion—providing refuge, restoring dignity and creating pathways towards independence.
Discover the people, moments and decisions that shaped YMCA Malta from 1976 to today. The anniversary publication is now available through our limited early-bird campaign.
Order the Early-Bird Edition →
YMCAs, young people, dancers, schools and communities are invited to learn the dance, record their contribution and join one global celebration.
Join the global dance call →YMCA Malta will bring together its history, people, creativity and vision for the future. Further details about the anniversary programme will be announced shortly.
Programme coming soonConsolidated service figures for 2024 and 2025. Drop-In Centre activity represents service contacts and visits, not unique individuals.
Read the Annual Report 2025 →A year of sustained demand, developing services and connected pathways towards safety, dignity and belonging. Explore the people, partnerships and work behind YMCA Malta’s impact during 2025.
Homelessness cannot be addressed through shelter alone. We support people before, during and after a housing crisis.
Intervening before hardship becomes homelessness.
Explore →Providing accessible support, essential services and connection.
Explore →Offering safety, stability and structured accommodation.
Explore →Reaching and supporting people wherever they are.
Explore →Helping people sustain independence and avoid returning to homelessness.
Explore →As YMCA Malta approaches its 50th anniversary, we are connecting five decades of frontline experience with a long-term vision for organisational development and national social change.
DAR Pathways 2030 sets out YMCA Malta’s commitment to strengthening clear and dignified pathways for people facing homelessness—from prevention and crisis response through to stabilisation, move-on and aftercare.
Built upon Dignity, Access and Refuge, our vision is to develop a coordinated, person-centred and accountable ecosystem of care that helps more individuals and families move from crisis towards lasting stability, wellbeing and belonging.
One organisation. Five connected pathways. One shared commitment.
A Strategic Framework for Affordable Housing, Housing Stability and Community Wellbeing in Malta —YMCA Malta’s forthcoming contribution to national social policy.
Drawing upon five decades of frontline experience, the framework will present proposals for homelessness prevention, housing sustainment, integrated housing pathways, independent living and the long-term social value of housing investment.
From managing housing crises to building lasting housing stability.
YMCA Malta was shaped by thousands of encounters, courageous decisions, partnerships and people who believed that everyone deserves somewhere to belong.
YMCA Malta begins its mission of service and community.
“Home Is…” strengthens Malta’s understanding of homelessness.
The Drop-In Centre opens its doors in Ħamrun.
YMCA Malta celebrates 50 years and begins shaping its next chapter.
Over 51 days, the journey from London to Malta raised more than €145,000 and carried the DAR message across Europe.
Relive the journey →At the 21st YMCA World Council, YMCA Malta shared its 50-year story through The SPARK, Come Alive @ the Y and a message rooted in dignity and human connection.
Follow the story →YMCA Malta’s story has always been shaped by people—service users, employees, volunteers, communities, donors, artists and partners. As we approach 19 September, we invite you to help create what comes next.