The 12th National General Secretaries Forum brought together 24 leaders from across Europe in Helsinki from 10–12 November, hosted with warmth and vision by YMCA Finland. Twenty-one National General Secretaries…
Organisational culture is the culture of people in an organisation. Many civil society organisations (CSOs) fail to prioritize organisational culture, often citing its complexity and difficulty as the primary barriers.…
YMCA Strategic Leadership Course: By strengthening leaders we strengthen organisations Organiser: YMCA Europe The course is based on the curriculum of YMCA England & Wales The course is a part of…
We are happy to announce a new edition of the YMCA Leadership Academy Course in 2026: “Subjects Matter: autonomous leaders for impactful and sustainable civil society spaces” co-funded by European Youth…
YMCA Europe Leadership Academy 2026 will continue with the project “Subjects Matter: autonomous leaders for impactful and sustainable civil society spaces”. The project was approved and will be co-funded by the…
In 2024, YMCA Europe made significant strides in reinforcing the capacity and sustainability of its National Movements through a diverse range of structured interventions, tools, and collaborations. The full report…
Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening (SAMS) Team Charts the Way Forward for Vision 2030 The Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening (SAMS) Group plays a crucial role in implementing Vision 2030…
Strengthening the West Balkans Initiative continues, and we have some promising news from our latest meeting in Novi Sad, Serbia, with a focus on building a stronger and more resilient…
On Saturday, October 5th, YMCA Europe’s Executive Committee, joined by the Management Team, engaged in a comprehensive session on “Governance Essentials,” led by Don McCreesh. With over 45 years of…
Collaborative Efforts for Movement Strengthening: YMCA Europe, World YMCA, and YMCA Germany Joint Meeting From 10-12 September 2024, YMCA Europe and World YMCA convened with YMCA Germany in Kassel for…
