The month of January has represented a very important and busy phase in the work of the Brussels office: more processes are starting in youth policy and funding programmes, and this is our moment of analysis of opportunities and planning of actions, hoping to be even more relevant and effective than before.
The year 2020 was particularly challenging for the work of all youth NGOs in Brussels: meetings were not possible anymore in person, nor conferences or regular interactions with decision makers. Nevertheless the Brussels Office of YMCA Europe was able to continue its work, and took on several new items on the agenda.
We are extremely proud and happy to announce that we will organize the second conference about the work of YMCA’s in Europe with/for refugees and migrants on February 19th 2021 from 15:00 to 17.30 CET
Can YMCA/YWCA leaders be confident that the volunteers and employees feel fully protected?
33 participants from YMCAs across Europe met virtually on January 28th at the National General Secretaries Forum.
The “YMCA Leadership Academy: Global Leaders for Local Communities” project is supported by the European Youth Foundation and it was meant to start in March 2020.
We are proud to share with you some highlights of YMCA Europe in 2020. This is a brief summary of the many efforts that we have collectively done to remain relevant, adding value to the excellent work of the YMCA at local, regional and national levels.
On behalf of YMCA Europe´s Executive Committee and Staff Team, we wish you and your loved ones a BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
“Leadership Academy” Project is a tool of YMCA Europe, created to assist YMCA National Movements and to empower young people to take action as active citizens, equipping them with skills so they can promote social change and strengthen their movements as bearers of democratic values and change-makers.
YMCA Europe hosted a meeting of International Secretaries representing National Movements with specific international departments and staff assigned to this field or International Development Cooperation organizations connected with the YMCA.
