Scaling Social Innovation: The YMCA Edu-Hubs Impact
How do we turn social innovation into a life-changing reality? Last week in Vilnius, YMCA Europe and YMCA Germany joined over 100 leaders at the European Competence Centre for Social…
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YMCA at EU Housing Dialogue with Commissioner
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…
Unify Conference 2026
Unify Conference 2026: 146 Representatives, 30+ Nations, One Shared Mission From 5 to 8 March 2026, Budapest hosted the Unify Conference, bringing together 146 representatives from YMCAs across Europe and…
YMCA Europe at YMCA Ukraine National Training in Kyiv
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…
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…
Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps Opportunities
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…
YMCA Hub Opens in Malta to Strengthen Digital Access and Community Support
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…
From Skills to Impact: Digital Leadership at YMCA Kosovo
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…
Competitive Gaming Creating Skills and Belonging at YMCA | Y eSports
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…
Bridging Cultures: Leadership Academy 2025 – A Year of Transformation
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:…