YMCA is an international body for Christians of all ages, embracing mankind of all religious denominations. Uganda YMCA was founded in 1959 and has various Branches through out the country.

YMCA Kampala branch was formed in August 1963; and is today offering a variety of activities in Gender and Youth, and Education Departments.

YMCA Comprehensive Institute is one of the Educational Programmes of the Branch. It has enjoyed a decade of rich and successful traditional provision of Qualitative Education. Its mission is to promote the moral, spiritual and mental development of individuals. The institute aims at improving the quality of Education, Training, Leadership and development of research work. It champions issues at the highest level and is committed to assist all students in developing their potentials so that they may be creative, courageous and constructive citizens of the world.