Development of the Young Men’s and Women’s Christian Associations (YMCA and YWCA) in Czechoslovakia
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) and its later sister organization, focusing on care of girls (YWCA), have a long tradition dating back to 1844. They were targeted at young people aged between 12 and 18 years, trying to provide conditions for their overall development. In the Czech lands...
Main Author: | Tomáš Jelínek |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2020-12-01
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Series: | Acta Universitatis Carolinae: Kinanthropologica |
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Online Access: | http://www.karolinum.cz/doi/10.14712/23366052.2020.9 |
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