When Youth Work Feels Supported: What We’re Learning Through OASIS
You are preparing a session, you care about the topic, you want it to matter. And you ask yourself: Will this land? There is a quiet moment every youth worker…
Ukraine: 4 Years of Solidarity & Action
The full scale war was declared four years ago affecting communities across Ukraine, followed by actions that continues having dramatic effects across the region, all neighbouring countries and the rest…
Advancing “Digital in Action” at Greenhill, Northern Ireland
Over three inspiring days at Greenhill, Northern Ireland, YMCA leaders, staff, and volunteers came together for Digital in Action — a dynamic event hosted by YMCA Ireland in collaboration with…
ERASMUS+ Toolkit 2026 | A curated funding guide for YMCAs and youth CSOs
The 2026 EU funding programmes are now officially open, this is not simply another funding cycle, but is a strategic moment that will determine programme continuity, staff capacity, partnerships, and…
Your Summer, Your Impact, at YMCA Setúbal
YMCA Setúbal is inviting young people from around the world to join its International Summer Camp Counsellor Programme in 2026, taking place at YMCA Camp Alambre, located in the heart…
YMCA’s Representative Begins Mandate on the Council of Europe’s Advisory Council on Youth
After an inspiring induction programme in Strasbourg (31st of January – 3rd of February, European Youth Centre Strasbourg), Dragoș Tarța has officially commenced his mandate as YMCA Europe’s representative on…
Open Call: West Balkans Regional Coordinator (1 Year Position – 2026 )
We are seeking a dedicated Regional Coordinator to support the capacity building of the existing organisations in the Western Balkans area and the expansion of our movement across the region.…
Introducing the Movement Strengthening Toolkit: Empowering Strong, Resilient YMCAs in Europe
Movement Strengthening is at the core of YMCA Europe’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient, and future-ready YMCA movement across the continent. It is a long-term, intentional approach to strengthening…
Step Forward: Young People in YMCA Europe Governance
YMCA Europe’s Executive Committee is where strategic decisions are made. Not advisory. Not symbolic. YMCA Europe Board (Executive Committee) sets direction for the movement across Europe. It influences priorities, partnerships,…
Digital Upskilling Directly Into Schools: YMCA & HP Reach Over 100,000 Learners Across Europe
In November and December 2025, YMCA, in partnership with HP, piloted a new, school-centred approach to digital inclusion, bringing learning directly into classrooms and engaging both students and teachers where…