Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has reported a series of international ministry developments in its August 2026 news roundup, including the redeployment of its medical and relief vessel YWAM Koha to Fiji, ongoing street outreach in Lyon, France, and community ministry in Zomba, Malawi. The updates were shared through the YWAM News Show, hosted by Bill Hutchison, which brings together stories from across the global mission's many bases and initiatives.
YWAM Koha, a ship operated by YWAM's marine outreach arm, has redeployed to Fiji as part of the mission's Pacific Island ministry. YWAM ships provide medical, dental, and community development services to remote island communities with limited access to healthcare. The Koha's return to Fijian waters signals continued commitment to the region following previous deployments. In Malawi, the YWAM base in Zomba continues community-level ministry work, while in France, teams have been conducting street outreach in Lyon, engaging with locals and visitors in one of Europe's historically Christian but increasingly secular cities.
Other stories covered in the August episode include a forest fire update from YWAM's Cimarron, Colorado base; an introduction to "Circle 18," a YWAM generational leadership initiative; property growth at YWAM Rosario in Argentina; and street outreach during the Wimbledon tennis championships in London. The roundup also highlighted work by Create International's Media4Movements team and an invitation-focused outreach in Bangladesh. YWAM, founded in 1960, operates in more than 1,100 locations across over 180 nations, making it one of the largest interdenominational mission organisations in the world.
Source: YWAM / Youth With A Mission — ywam.org
