Skills in Action: Young People Shaping a Shared Future
On 6 June, as the global YMCA family celebrates YMCA Day, we look ahead together to the next milestone for young people: World Youth Skills Day on 15 July. This…
What Works in Local Integration? Lessons from YMCA Europe
Webinar on local integration with refugees and migrants. YMCA practitioners from across Europe share what works, what fails, and what still needs to change. On 30th June at 15:30 CET,…
Institutional Visits in Madrid with YMCA Argentina`s Leadership
The visit to Madrid of Mario Cenci, Secretary General of YMCA Argentina ended with several high level institutional visits hosted by our Secretary General Juan Simoes Iglesias. At the Spanish…
Helsinki YMCA Basketball Festival
At the YMCA Helsinki Basketball Festival, held from May 15–17, basketball, youth engagement, and international collaboration came together in a powerful celebration of sport and community. The festival welcomed teams…
Creating Opportunities for the Future of Work Through YMCA Digital Hubs in Spain
Across Europe, YMCA Digital Hubs powered by HP are helping children, young people, and adults access the digital skills, tools, and opportunities needed to participate fully in today’s world. In…
Working Visit to YMCA Bavaria
Working Visit to YMCA Bavaria: Building Partnerships Across Borders. Between 18 and 21 May 2026, YMCA Europe conducted a working visit to Bavaria, meeting with CVJM Bayern’s regional centre and…
YMCA Europe’s 2026 General Assembly
YMCA Europe held its annual General Assembly from 14 to 17 May 2026 in Qawra, Malta – bringing together more than 100 delegates, guests, and National Movement representatives from across…
YMCA Europe Speaks Up on Intergenerational Fairness
YMCA Europe takes the floor in Hearing on the Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness organised by the European Economic and Social Committee. On the 18th of May 2026, Dragoș Tarța –…
European Ten Sing Annual Conference Hits Berlin
The ETS (European Ten Sing) National Representatives and Executive Committee finally gathered in person on the 23rd to 25th of April, for their annual conference in vibrant Berlin, Germany—a welcome…
YMCA Europe Secures a Seat on the European Youth Forum Board
For the first time in its history, the YMCA movement has a seat on the Board of the European Youth Forum (YFJ) — the largest platform for youth participation in…