On 27 March, YMCA Europe’s representative, Dragoș Tarța, took part in the Youth Policy Dialogue on Housing at the Berlaymont building in Brussels, engaging directly with European Commissioner for Energy…
YMCA Europe joined YMCA Ukraine National Training: “Empowering Youth through Cooperation and Solidarity.” Our colleagues – Alina Pop, Organizational Development Director, and Dragos Tarta, Advocacy Lead, visited YMCA Ukraine during…
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…
As the new year begins, it also opens a renewed space for cooperation and joint work across the YMCA movement. With this in mind, we gathered a selection of funding…
EQUA Hub Opens in Msida to Strengthen Digital Access as Part of YMCA Malta’s Long-Term Community Work. On 12 January, YMCA and YWCA Malta officially opened the EQUA Hub in…
In a rapidly changing digital world, leadership is no longer defined by position or authority, but by impact, connection, and purpose – the new Digital Leadership level at YMCA Kosovo…
On weekday evenings in YMCA centres across Scotland and Ireland, groups of young people gather around screens, log into matches, and prepare to compete. What might look like casual gaming…
The YMCA Europe Leadership Academy 2025 brought together 29 young leaders from 16 countries for a powerful year of learning, cultural exchange, and community impact. Under the theme “Bridging Cultures:…
This spring, junior basketball takes center stage in Finland’s vibrant capital, from May 15 to 17, 2026, the Helsinki Basketball Festival will welcome young players from across Europe for an…
Strengthening YMCA collaboration across Europe through Nordic engagements: expanding cooperation in sport, youth work, advocacy and project development through coordinated meetings in Sweden and Finland. Between 24–26 November, Marius Pop,…
