YMCA CONA (Youth Conference on National Affairs) provides select students from the local delegation the opportunity to do research in an area of national or international concern, develop a proposal, and debate/discuss the proposal with peers from across the country.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

To gain an awareness of National concerns and issues.

To increase understanding of Federal Government and its relation to State, National, and International matters

To have and use a means for communicating concerns about National Affairs to appropriate persons and groups at Federal Government levels.

To develop an increased understanding of needs, responsibilities, and opportunities.

To work creatively together with young adults and adults

To help youth and adults to better understand and strengthen their values for living through the Christian objectives of the YMCA.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Arizona Youth and Government program has selected the top 25 students from this years program to attend the conference. Our goal is $42,000 - the total cost to send everyone to the conference. With your help, we can send all 25 students with little or no costs out of their pocket.

Would you consider a gift today as an investment towards the leaders of Arizonas future?