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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
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UID:28045-1773532800-1774137599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Peacework Institute | Session II
DESCRIPTION:More information available here. 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/peacework-institute-session-ii/
LOCATION:Tbilisi\, Tbilisi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250822T124100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T124129Z
UID:28249-1772668800-1773014399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Unify Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us from 5th to 8th March 2026 in Budapest\, Hungary! Be part of the European YMCA Mission Network Conference under the topic “Beyond Barriers”. \nRegistrations open here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/unify-conference-2016/
LOCATION:Budapest\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unify":MAILTO:buzaserzsebet@kie.hu, ymcayouthunify@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250424T163355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T163355Z
UID:27714-1762732800-1762991999@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:National General Secretaries Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:The YMCA Europe’s National General Secretaries (NGS) Forum is a platform that brings together the national leaders of YMCA organizations across Europe. The purpose of the forum is to provide a space for national general secretaries to exchange knowledge\, discuss best practices\, and collaborate on strategic initiatives that will strengthen the YMCA movement in Europe. \nMore info about the event\, soon.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/national-general-secretaries-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Helsinki\, Finland
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250709T142900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T142900Z
UID:28040-1761523200-1762127999@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Peacework Institute | Session I
DESCRIPTION:More information available here. 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/peacework-institute-session-i/
LOCATION:Dresden\, Dresden\, Germany
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/peace-work-institute-roots-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250107T171319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T171319Z
UID:27250-1761436800-1761955199@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Leadership Academy\, International Activity Two
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/leadership-academy-international-activity-two/
LOCATION:Greenhill YMCA\, Donard Park\, Newcastle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250707T095154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T095154Z
UID:28033-1757635200-1757980799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Roots Expert Pool Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Personal invitation will be extended to selected Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) Alumni. Yet if you are a Roots PWI Alumni\, still involved in the YMCA\, interested\, let us know.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/roots-expert-pool-meeting/
LOCATION:Novi Sad\, Novi Sad\, Serbia
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250424T163906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T163906Z
UID:27718-1757289600-1757894399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Advocacy | Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact
DESCRIPTION:The “Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact” International Activity will see participants travel to Brussels between the 8th and 14th of September 2025 to develop their skills in community engagement and advocacy in an international\, cooperative environment\, at the heart of European policy. \nParticipants will explore how their communities can be the source of change and how young people can drive policy\, all while engaging with high-level stakeholders\, touring the European Union’s centres of power and building lasting links that will drive the work of the EYRN. \nCall for participants and registrations.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/advocacy-community-solutions-hub-from-issues-to-impact/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/advocacy-ymca-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250320T192322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T192322Z
UID:27524-1755648000-1756079999@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:The European YMCA Scouting and Jungschar Group Leadership Training & Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The European YMCA Scouting and Jungschar Group (ESG) Leadership Training and Seminar provides a unique opportunity for YMCA scouts across Europe to exchange ideas\, gain new insights\, and build lasting connections. \nMore info available here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/the-european-ymca-scouting-and-jungschar-group-leadership-training-seminar/
LOCATION:Entfelden\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20241105T163250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T163250Z
UID:26999-1754784000-1755388799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Youth Unify 2025
DESCRIPTION:The first Youth Unify camp was held in Poland in 2015. Since then events have been held annually in Romania\, Ukraine\, Czech Republic\, Hungary and Slovakia During the COVID pandemic there were regional mission trips and Youth Unify has supported the running of larger YMCA events across Europe. \nLearn more here and register now! \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/youth-unify-2025/
LOCATION:Masaryk Camp YMCA\, Sobesin\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unify":MAILTO:buzaserzsebet@kie.hu, ymcayouthunify@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20241225T123954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T125458Z
UID:27220-1747872000-1748217599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:General Assembly 2025
DESCRIPTION:Full information and Registrations here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/general-assembly-2025/
LOCATION:Full Circle House\, 89 Ch. de Vleurgat\,\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250320T192557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T192557Z
UID:27528-1747785600-1748044799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:YMCA Work with Refugees and Migrants in Europe | 4th Conference
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Europe invites practitioners working with refugees and migrants across Europe to join this important conference. \nThe event will focus on sharing experiences\, learning from one another\, and strengthening collaboration to enhance YMCA’s impact in supporting displaced communities. \n📅 21st – 23rd May 2025\n📍 Brussels\, Belgium (Back-to-back with YMCA Europe General Assembly)\n🏛 Venue: The Full Circle Brussels (89 Ch. de Vleurgat\, 1050 Brussels\, Belgium) \n\nConference Highlights \n\nWednesday\, 21st May – Arrival before dinner\, followed by an introductory session.\nThursday\, 22nd May – A full working day featuring:\n\n– Awareness-raising and action-based discussions on refugee and migrant issues.\n– Best practices for refugee integration in local communities.\n– Challenges faced by refugees and migrants across Europe.\n– Marketplace session: Participants will deliver 7-minute project pitches\, sharing initiatives and ideas for future collaboration. \n\nFriday\, 23rd May –\n\n– Morning visit to the European Parliament\, alongside General Assembly participants.\n– Afternoon session: Exploring the relationship between local communities and newcomers\, with a focus on the role of the YMCA in integration efforts.\n– Closing dinner with General Assembly participants. \n\nPlease download from here the registration form with practical information about housing and costs.\nPlease return the registration form before 1st. May to info[at]ymcaeurope.com \nWe aim at a maximum of 35 participants so do not hesitate to register. \nJoin us in strengthening YMCA’s impact in refugee and migrant support across Europe!
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/ymca-work-with-refugees-and-migrants-in-europe-4th-conference/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20250107T170815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T170815Z
UID:27246-1743984000-1744502399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:YMCA Leadership Academy\, International Activity One
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/ymca-leadership-academy-international-activity-one/
LOCATION:Valletta\, Malta
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20241212T162306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T162306Z
UID:27187-1743033600-1743465599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Campacity 2025
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Europe invites all interested YMCA organisations to apply for Camp Capacity Building Conference “Campacity”\, to be implemented within the framework of “Camp Europe” project. \nFull information and Call for Participants\, here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/campacity-2025/
LOCATION:Camp PerspektivFabrik\, Expansion at Lake 1\, 14778 Beetzseeheide OT Mötzow\, Germany
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20241225T123741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T123741Z
UID:27216-1738108800-1738454399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:"Digital Hubs\, Gaming and Community Impact" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will bring together delegates from 19 countries to share experiences\, exchange best practices\, and explore ways to advance digital equity\, skilling and community engagement.  \nThe event will feature the official launch of the YMCA Digital Hub Bratislava\, discussions on HP LIFE & Gaming Garage content\, and practical guidance from the “How to Open a Digital Hub” guide.  \nBroader topics include innovative programmes\, mobile hub implementation\, and the use of gaming as a powerful tool for education and inclusion. With contributions from HP leaders across various departments\, this gathering will serve as an inspiring platform for collaboration\, learning\, and impactful community development.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/digital-hubs-gaming-and-community-impact-workshop/
LOCATION:Bratislava\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ymca-bratislava-building.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20241106T145438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T145638Z
UID:27008-1730937600-1731283199@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Roots for Peace Expert Pool Meeting
DESCRIPTION:After 15 fruitful years since its inception and three successful cohorts of Peace Work Institute\, YMCA Europe Roots for Peace is embarking on a new journey towards peace.  \nPreparations for the first roots expert pool meeting is completed and the team of experts will travel to Tirana\, Albania\, on the 7th of November\, where for four days they will have an introduction into future plans and start preparing for the upcoming collaborations with different NGOs and projects.  \n \nThe Roots\, and especially its Peace Work Institute component\, has by now achieved a state where the issue is no longer to form an expert pool for the Peace Work Institute participants but rather how to form an expert pool with the Peace Work Institute alumni. \nIn addition to learning through Peace Work Institute\, its alumni meanwhile have gained experience doing local community peace work. On top of it\, all of them also bring their professionalism in different fields (teachers\, social workers\, IT\, communication\, arts\, business and NGO management\, etc.) to the Roots. This is a huge resource to be tapped for implementing the Roots activities as well as organising post-event support\, accompaniment\, and encouragement. \nLearn more.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/roots-for-peace-expert-pool-meeting/
LOCATION:Tirana\, Tirana\, Albania
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240131T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T161149Z
UID:24972-1730160000-1730591999@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:YMCA Leadership Academy | Session II
DESCRIPTION:International Activity Two\, 5 full days\, 29 October – 2 November 2024\, Belgium (28 October – arrival date; 3 November – departure date) \nFull info here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/ymca-leadership-academy-session-ii/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240516T080424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T080654Z
UID:25837-1725148800-1725753599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:EYRN International Activity – Beyond Borders\, Building Change: Youth Advocacy in Action!
DESCRIPTION:EYRN International Activity – Beyond Borders\, Building Change: Youth Advocacy in Action! \nSunday 1 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024\, Spain \nFull information here. \n\nThis International Activity is co-funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/eyrn-international-activity-beyond-borders-building-change-youth-advocacy-in-action/
LOCATION:YMCA Camp Salduero\, Spain\, C. Jose Carrascosa\, 6\, 42156\, Salduero\, Soria\, Spain
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240422T104055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T104055Z
UID:25530-1723248000-1723852799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Youth Unify 2024\, Slovakia
DESCRIPTION:Essential Info\nDates – 10-16 August 2024 \nLocation – Donovaly\, Slovakia\nAge – Aimed at 14-24 year old (younger or older participants also welcome) \nCost: €250 \nReduced Fees: €150 (Hungary\, Slovakia\, Czech Republic\, Poland\, Lithuania\, Ukraine\, Belarus\, Georgian\, Armenia\, Russia etc.)\nPlease contact us if you have questions about Reduced Fees. \nProgramme includes:\n– Whole camp meetings involving talks\, Christian worship\, recreations\, personal stories\n– Daily small groups where young people can build deeper friendships and discuss themes in detail\n– Optional morning prayer\n– Local cultural presentations and experiences including excursions\n– Sports & Crafts \nVolunteering\nVolunteers required to help with small groups\, pastoral support\, arts & crafts\, sports etc. If you are interested please contact email above. \nPlanning Committee\nYouth Unify 2024 Planning Committee has members from Slovakia\, Ukraine\, Hungary\, Germany\, Czech Republic\, Egypt and England. \n  \nFull info and registrations here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/youth-unify-2024-slovakia/
LOCATION:Bratislava\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unify":MAILTO:buzaserzsebet@kie.hu, ymcayouthunify@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240809
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240529T135333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T135333Z
UID:25875-1722384000-1723161599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:ESG Leadership Training and Seminar 2024
DESCRIPTION:The ESG Leadership Training and Seminar brings leaders from all over Europe together to experience other ways of Scouting & Jungschar. This year the event will be held in Finland\, at Pelli campsite in Karjalohja and is organised by the European YMCA Scouting & Jungschar Group (ESG)  \nParticipants will get to know the differences and similarities of the ESG work and have an insight to the Scouting methods. The program consists of workshops\, games\, socialising\, sports\, crafting\, hiking\, unforgettable evenings around the campfire and much more. \nIn addition\, participants can exchange ideas with other leaders on many exciting topics. All participants of the seminar are invited to the annual meeting of the ESG. \nThe program is divided into two parts: \n\nthe Leadership Training is for those who are between 14 and 18\nthe Seminar is for those who are 18 and older\n\nDates: July 31st to August 8th\, 2024. \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/esg-leadership-training-and-seminar-2024/
LOCATION:Pelli campsite\, Karjalohja\, Finland
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA Scouting & Jungschar Group":MAILTO:esg[at]kie.hu
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240606T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240529T132208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T110045Z
UID:25870-1717693200-1717696800@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | AI in the Modern World: Benefits\, Risks\, and Ethical Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 6th\, 2024\nTime: 17.00 CET\nPlatform: Zoom & YouTube \nRegistrations open. Limited places available. \nSpeakers: \nLea Ichikawa\, Social Impact Manager at The Digital Collective (DigiCo) Brussels\nArthur Papyan\, Co-founder at CyberHUB-AM \nAbout the event \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various fields by analyzing vast amounts of data\, providing personal assistance\, and making predictions and calculations. In education\, AI promises personalized\, adaptive learning methods for both students and teachers. \nHowever\, with these advancements come significant concerns. A Pew Research Centre study surveying 305 AI experts highlights issues such as misinformation\, socio-political clashes\, state surveillance\, sophisticated deep fakes\, media integrity\, and more. The rapid evolution of AI technology raises critical questions about privacy\, ethics\, and human rights\, while also offering new opportunities for societal reforms and improvements. \nThis webinar aims to explore the current challenges and opportunities presented by AI\, focusing on human rights and education. Through a moderated discussion\, our esteemed speakers will delve into these complex topics. Attendees will have the chance to interact and ask questions via the chat box\, which the moderator will relay to our speakers. \nYou`ll have the chance to learn more about:\n1. Current situation and sentiments towards AI\n2. Challenges\, barriers\, and ethics of AI\n3. New opportunities presented by AI: A deep dive in education and training\n4. Navigating risks of AI for young people \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s impact on our world and engage in meaningful dialogue about its future. \nRegister now to secure your spot and be part of this important conversation!
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/webinar-ai-in-the-modern-world-benefits-risks-and-ethical-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20230817T113907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T143208Z
UID:23528-1716422400-1716767999@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:General Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:We kindly invite you to register for our General Assembly (Athens\, Greece\, May 23rd-26th 2024). \nThe General Assembly venue is Brown Acropol Hotel at Athens city center. \n\n\n\nDeadline for registrations is March 1st. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note that the registration fee covers only the programme\, lunches\, dinners\, coffee breaks\, materials and use of working spaces from Thursday 23rd (arrivals and start of programme at 16.00) until Sunday 26th mid morning (departures). Accommodation is not included so we encourage you to proceed with your own arrangements as soon as possible. \nThere are different hotel\, hostel and apartment rates near hotel Brown. YMCA Athens has kindly offered to provide support to each delegation in finding the most suitable accommodation.  \n\nFor further support please feel free to contact Leda Mamali at secgeneral@ymca-athens.gr
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/general-assembly-2024/
LOCATION:Athens\, Brown Acropol Hotel\, Greece
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240514T133006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T133006Z
UID:25813-1715990400-1716076799@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:European TEN SING Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/european-ten-sing-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Ten Sing Group":MAILTO:ets@ymcaeurope.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20231003T142504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T172827Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Europe kick-off event: Campacity
DESCRIPTION:The initial year was very successful for Camp Europe with 16 projects implemented by partner organizations across the continent. And we are already setting sights on 2024 – major kick-off expected to take place in charming Toledo\, Spain on April 15 – 21\, 2024.  \n“Campacity” will bring together up to 60 Camp Leaders from Europe and USA to network\, share and plan for the future. The preparation work is well under way with the first online planning meeting taking place yesterday – engaging key leaders and decision-makers from YMCA of the USA\, YMCA Spain and Camp Europe Team. \nMore info and registration form
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/camp-europe-kick-off-event-campacity/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Spain
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240131T160912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T160912Z
UID:24968-1712534400-1713139199@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:YMCA Leadership Academy | Session I
DESCRIPTION:International Activity One\, 5 full days of work\, 8-14 April 2024\, Slovakia (8 April – arrival date; 14 April – departure date) \nFull info here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/ymca-leadership-academy-session-i/
LOCATION:Bratislava\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240305T150144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T131511Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Bytes - let’s facilitate discussions about digital wellbeing!
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything we do today involves using a phone or accessing the internet\, whether for professional purposes like running a webinar or personal ones such as scrolling after an exhausting day. But what impact does this online presence have on our mental health? And more importantly\, is it safe to be long-term connected to everything going on online? \nThese questions will be addressed during our dedicated workshop on digital wellbeing\, scheduled for March 20th at 5:00 pm CET. \nAs every challenge has a solution\, we will introduce you to our card game – Mindful Bytes. Originally created in English\, the game has been translated into 14 languages and is now available as an app! \nJoin us on March 20th to discuss the challenges of digital wellbeing and to test a solution that has been used by hundreds of youth workers and young people internationally. \nBonus: You’ll get to experience various perspectives on digital wellbeing in youth work with our guests from different countries across Europe. \nRegistrations open:
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/mindful-bytes-event-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240314T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240213T155310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T155620Z
UID:25048-1710430200-1710435600@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:YMCA: Bridging Body-Mind-Spirit Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking the best ways to connect with youth? Do you want to be updated about the latest challenges that youth is having in their personal life? Please join our webinar! \nRob van Loon (the Netherlands) is a motivational speaker and specialised in everything connected with youth empowerment. He travels the world to coach and speak in public about this topic. \nTopics that are touched during this 1\,5 hour webinar\, are connected with selfcare\, self-confidence\, your definition of happiness\, finding your purpose\, but also the influence of social media and family and friends on the development of a young individual.  \nThe webinar will suit the best youth workers\, young leaders\, youth but any audience is welcomed.  \nThe language of the educational event is English.  \n.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/ymca-bridging-body-mind-spirit-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240219T083016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T133624Z
UID:25078-1709035200-1709038800@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:HP Gaming Garage Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Gaming nowadays is so much more than a simple leisure activity – it builds unique skills and develops future ready competences. Turning a recreation avenue into a simultaneous education journey offers unprecedented opportunities for both – students and teachers. \nOn February 27th (12.00 CET) we are going LIVE with a dynamic webinar featuring Mayank Dhingra\, Senior Education Business Leader at HP\, as our keynote speaker! \nWe will explore the possibility of enabling organisations to access the unique opportunities within HP Gaming Garage\,  bringing the worlds of work and gaming together for the new generation – discovering novel approaches and methodologies designed to enable participants to access future-proof skills in an ever-developing digital future. \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to connect\, interact and explore options to diversify and level up your organisation’s game! \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/hp-gaming-garage-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240222T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20240213T131544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T131601Z
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SUMMARY:Ukraine. Solidarity in Action: YMCA's Impactful Response
DESCRIPTION:Join us LIVE on February 22nd at 3 pm CET for an inspiring webinar and discover firsthand how YMCA is making a difference through support\, projects and activities\, including the integration of Ukrainian refugees. \nBe part of our story of resilience\, compassion and impactful initiatives. Save the date for an insightful session on our commitment to making a difference for the Ukrainian communities and beyond. \nRegister now:
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/ukraine-solidarity-in-action-ymcas-impactful-response/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20231128T154037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T130402Z
UID:24496-1708560000-1708646399@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:Call for Participants | ImpactYOUth: Measuring Youth Development Together
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Europe invites you to join the Final Dissemination event of the MIYO project\, an Erasmus+ funded initiative implemented jointly by WOSM\, YMCA and the National University of Maynooth. The ImpactYOUth event marks the end of the project and aims to present the project’s final output: the MIYO Impact measurement toolkit.  \nJoin us on 22 February 2024 in Brussels\, Belgium\, to learn about the methodology\, the pilot studies and network and reflect on the future of youth impact measurement. \n\nAbout the Project \nYouth organisations play a pivotal role in the fabric of society. By nurturing personal development\, we enable young individuals to acquire essential life skills such as leadership\, teamwork\, and effective interpersonal communication. These skills form a cornerstone for an individual’s successful navigation through life\, fostering self-confidence and resilience.  \nThroughout the history of youth work\, its positive impact has been captured and presented through different compelling narratives: individual success stories\, humanitarian actions\, or community development accounts. Each narrative has illustrated the immense value of our work. However\, to truly understand the full extent of our impact and enhance our programmes for even more significant effect\, we recognised the need for a robust and applicable research methodology. \nThe MIYO project aims to reinforce links between research\, policy\, and practice by increasing the empirical evidence of the impact of youth programmes. The cross-sectoral collaboration between the youth sector and academia will ensure the methodology is academically valid and reflects youth organisations’ actual needs and capacity. \nThe project’s final output\, the impact assessment toolkit\, is being tested in six member organisations and will be publicly accessible\, allowing over 300 youth organisations belonging to YMCA and WOSM networks and beyond to access\, test\, and study the methodology\, research guidelines\, and resources. Youth organisations will have full access to the data collection and analysis tools and be better equipped to evaluate and improve their educational offer. Through a strong dissemination dimension\, MIYO partners aim to build synergies between policymakers\, youth associations\, and the research community\, linking participatory and inclusive research to evidence-based decision-making. More information about the project can be found here.  \n\nProgramme \nThe event consists of two parts: \n\nEU Parliament 09:30 – 12:00\n\nThe opening segment of our event is dedicated to presenting the MIYO Impact measurement toolkit and its application by six member organisations\, along with study results. The presentation will be followed by a round table that will spotlight insights from those who played a key role in designing the toolkit: experts from the National University of Maynooth\, representatives from YMCA and WOSM. MEP Michaela Šojdrová will host this round table. \n\nEU Thon Hotel 14:00 – 16:50\n\nThe second part of the day will have a hands-on approach\, where participants will learn more about the practicalities of the methodology\, data collection and analysis instruments and explore how they can apply it in the context of their organisation. The concluding segment of the event will centre on a concise workshop followed by open market presentations. \n\nLanguage \nThe event will be held in English. \n\nWho should apply? \nWe welcome young leaders from YMCA interested in piloting this methodology in their country context. We will prioritise participants representing different National Organisations to ensure a broader geographical reach. \n\nCost \nThe organisers will take care of the following expenses: \n● International travel expenses (focusing on affordability and eco-friendliness); \n● Stay at a Hotel in Brussels on 21-23 February in shared rooms; \n● Food\, from breakfast on 22 February up to breakfast on 23 February; \n● Costs associated with the program and its administration. \n\nApplication Form \nLINK for Application Form \nDeadline for application: 20 December 2023 \n\nContact information \nShould you have any queries\, don’t hesitate to contact Olga Lukina via email at Olga[at]ymcaeurope.com \n\n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/call-for-participants-impactyouth/
LOCATION:EU Parliament & EU Thon Hotel\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260408T043922
CREATED:20230710T160631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T160951Z
UID:23374-1708560000-1708905599@www.ymcaeurope.com
SUMMARY:European Unify Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Please register for Unify 2024 by using the following link\, provided by the organizers\, YMCA Czech Republic. \nRegistrations are limited to 130 person\, so please register in time to have your place booked! \nRegister here \nMore information here
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/european-unify-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Hotel Globus\, Prague\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unify":MAILTO:buzaserzsebet@kie.hu, ymcayouthunify@gmail.com
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