Across Europe, YMCA Digital Hubs powered by HP are helping children, young people, and adults access the digital skills, tools, and opportunities needed to participate fully in today’s world.
In Spain, YMCA Spain and ENAE Business School have become strong examples of how this partnership can create meaningful local impact. Over the past year, both organisations have implemented complementary approaches to digital learning, reaching thousands of people through accessible training, community support, and future-focused skills development.
From young people accessing technology for the first time to adults strengthening employability and digital confidence, the initiative has helped create new pathways toward participation, learning, and opportunity across the country.
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Digital Hubs for Inclusion &Youth Development at YMCA Spain
Throughout the year, YMCA Spain has continued to strengthen its network of digital hubs, providing inclusive and accessible learning spaces for children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds across the country.
The YMCA-HP Digital Hubs have played a critical role in reducing the digital divide while supporting education, employability, and personal development across multiple centres in Badajoz, Barcelona, Córdoba, Getafe, Granada, Haro, Huesca, Logroño, Madrid, Málaga, Murcia, Salamanca, Teruel, Toledo, Valencia, Valladolid, Zaragoza (San José centre) and Zaragoza (Arrabal centre).
Activities focused on building essential and advanced digital skills. Children aged 9–13 participated in structured sessions on safe internet use, communication tools, and basic digital applications, while teenagers engaged in workshops on coding, graphic design, and digital content creation.
Homework support sessions ensured that participants without access to technology at home could continue their studies in a safe and supportive environment.
Beyond technical learning, the hubs promoted creativity and collaboration through activities such as photography, video editing, and educational gaming. Digital tools were also integrated into employability programmes, supporting young people in developing CVs, searching for jobs, and preparing for interviews.
The impact has been significant. Participants improved their academic performance, increased their confidence in using technology, and strengthened their motivation to learn. For many, these hubs provided their first consistent access to digital tools, becoming trusted spaces for growth, connection, and opportunity.
The visit from HP representatives to the Barcelona hub highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships in expanding digital opportunity for vulnerable communities, showcasing the impact of the HP HOPE initiative and reinforcing the importance of partnerships in expanding digital access and opportunity.
Flexible Learning for a Digital Economy with ENAE Business School
Alongside YMCA Spain’s community-based digital hubs, ENAE Business School contributed a complementary approach focused on flexible and employability-oriented digital learning.
ENAE Business School in Murcia has developed a dynamic and flexible model of digital education, combining in-person training, online learning, and open-access digital spaces with the support of HP HOPE laptop devices. This blended approach has enabled continuous engagement and expanded access to learners across urban and rural communities.
Throughout the year, ENAE successfully integrated classroom learning with webinars, online courses, and digital collaboration tools. The digital hub became a central resource, supporting training sessions, employability initiatives, and events such as the Employment Forum, where participants actively worked on CV development and job preparation.
Hands-on learning remained a core focus. Participants engaged in practical activities through the support of HP HOPE devices and accessible digital learning spaces, including digital assessments, collaborative projects, and introductions to artificial intelligence, programming logic, and online safety.
The experiences strengthened problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence in applying technology in real-life contexts, exploring programs like HP HOPE.
ENAE expanded its reach through initiatives such as Generación Digital PYMES and Reto Rural, bringing digital education to professionals, small business owners, and individuals in remote areas. These programmes supported digital transformation, improved productivity, and fostered greater inclusion in the digital economy.
Key Results and Impact
Spain’s experience demonstrates how local partnerships, accessible digital learning spaces, and long-term collaboration can help create meaningful opportunities for communities across Europe.
Behind every workshop, mentoring session, and digital activity are thousands of personal journeys shaped by increased confidence, stronger participation, and new future opportunities.
In 2025 alone:
• 53,376 direct beneficiaries were reached through activities and programmes across Spain
• 579 educators participated in training and support initiatives designed to strengthen digital learning and inclusion
These results demonstrate the growing impact of the YMCA-HP partnership in helping communities build the skills, confidence, and access needed to participate in an increasingly digital society.
