Daan van Aken: My life changed after Armenia
One of the participants of Catch the Vision seminar is sharing his unique experiences and impact of the event.
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An interesting YMCA Europe meeting
The previous week, in Prague we had a very interesting YMCA Europe meeting. The YMCA Europe Executive Committee and Staff were happy to meet with all the Field Group and…
Recognition of the work of YMCA in Latvia
YWCA/YMCA of Latvia was recently declared the “Most experienced youth organisation” in Latvia, receiving an award in youth work by the Ministry of Education and Science.
YMCA Europe announces the appointment of its next Secretary General
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Juan A. Simoes Iglesias as our next Secretary General. Juan was appointed by the YMCA Europe Executive Committee with unanimous approval.
Olga Lukina: City, Stones and Vision
One of the participants of Catch the Vision seminar is sharing her unique experiences.
YMCA Europe Catch the Vision Conference
Armenia? Where’s that? Oh, by Turkey? Well sure, that sounds like something new, different and fun! These were my first thoughts two years ago as I was asked to participate in an international conference for YMCA Europe. I didn’t know much about the place, the people, or the project. Now, I find myself returning for another year, another conference, and teaching other young people about how to get to Republic Square, or count to ten in Armenian (give or take a pronunciation!), and about what “do no harm” means in the greater context.
Returning home, I am still in awe by the sight of seeing so many people from different cultures and countries coming together in one room, and instantly becoming best friends. It doesn’t matter that we don’t speak the same verbal language, we have so much else in common. We love our jobs and help people grow in mind, body and spirit. I’ve met Danes who have taught me about Grandma’s pie in relation to the importance of encouraging someone to change for the better, and a Britain who believes so strongly in the betterment of humanity and equality of opportunities that her passion makes me want to get up and act! An Irishman inspired peace-making in all parts of my life, while Armenians have shared their stories and passion for their country.
I’ve met so many great people and learned so much more about the world through these travels and conferences. I have incorporated many of these teachings into staff trainings back at my own YMCA. I really have caught the vision and tell everyone at home about my experiences!
Amanda Kelley, 24 years old, Frost Valley YMCA, USA
New Zealand visits YMCAs in Europe
Hello fellow YMCA Members, My name is Scott Tunnicliffe, I am 24 years old and living and working in New Zealand. Since moving to Wanganui, New Zealand from England in…
YMCA Europe Annual Report 2009
2009 was the year when the consequences of the financial crisis started to hit YMCA Europe. So far we have avoided major crises, even if fundraising and collection of money became more difficult.
YMCA EUROPE SEEKS A NEW SECRETARY GENERAL
The European Alliance of YMCAs (“YMCA Europe”) has a vacancy for the post of Secretary General starting 1st January 2011 following the appointment of the current post holder to the position of Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs.
Together in Diversity Seminar
Are you young and you would like to understand the value and richness of religious and cultural traditions in their own societies and throughout Europe? Than this is as session for you! The main aim is to enable you to work in your diverse environment, understand differences, build bridges and seek togetherness within the existing diversity.