YWAM (pronounced: why-wham) is a diverse, global, Christian, volunteer, youth-focussed movement from many nations, backgrounds, ages and cultures; sharing their faith through meeting practical, spiritual and physical needs, offering training in more than 800 courses and seminars for service in all spheres of society. YWAM currently operates in over 1000 locations and 149 countries, with over 16,000 staff.