European TEN SING Conference
2024-05-18 | Online

General Assembly 2024
2024-05-23 - 2024-05-26 | Athens, Brown Acropol Hotel, Greece
We kindly invite you to register for our General Assembly (Athens, Greece, May 23rd-26th 2024).
The General Assembly venue is Brown Acropol Hotel at Athens city center.

Deadline for registrations is March 1st.

Please 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.
There 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.

For further support please feel free to contact Leda Mamali at secgeneral@ymca-athens.gr

Webinar | AI in the Modern World: Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Considerations
2024-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online
Date: June 6th, 2024
Time: 17.00 CET
Platform: Zoom & YouTube
Registrations open. Limited places available.
Speakers:
Lea Ichikawa, Social Impact Manager at The Digital Collective (DigiCo) Brussels
Arthur Papyan, Co-founder at CyberHUB-AM
About the event
Artificial 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.
However, 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.
This 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.
You`ll have the chance to learn more about:
1. Current situation and sentiments towards AI
2. Challenges, barriers, and ethics of AI
3. New opportunities presented by AI: A deep dive in education and training
4. Navigating risks of AI for young people
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s impact on our world and engage in meaningful dialogue about its future.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this important conversation!

ESG Leadership Training and Seminar 2024
2024-07-31 - 2024-08-08 | Pelli campsite, Karjalohja, Finland
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)
Participants 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.
In 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.
The program is divided into two parts:

the Leadership Training is for those who are between 14 and 18
the Seminar is for those who are 18 and older

Dates: July 31st to August 8th, 2024.

Youth Unify 2024, Slovakia
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-16 | Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Essential Info
Dates – 10-16 August 2024
Location – Donovaly, Slovakia
Age – Aimed at 14-24 year old (younger or older participants also welcome)
Cost: €250
Reduced Fees: €150 (Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgian, Armenia, Russia etc.)
Please contact us if you have questions about Reduced Fees.
Programme includes:
– Whole camp meetings involving talks, Christian worship, recreations, personal stories
– Daily small groups where young people can build deeper friendships and discuss themes in detail
– Optional morning prayer
– Local cultural presentations and experiences including excursions
– Sports & Crafts
Volunteering
Volunteers required to help with small groups, pastoral support, arts & crafts, sports etc. If you are interested please contact email above.
Planning Committee
Youth Unify 2024 Planning Committee has members from Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Egypt and England.

Full info and registrations here.

EYRN International Activity – Beyond Borders, Building Change: Youth Advocacy in Action!
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-07 | YMCA Camp Salduero, Spain, C. Jose Carrascosa, 6, 42156, Salduero, Soria, Spain
EYRN International Activity – Beyond Borders, Building Change: Youth Advocacy in Action!
Sunday 1 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024, Spain
Full information here.

This International Activity is co-funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe.

YMCA Leadership Academy | Session II
2024-10-29 - 2024-11-02 | Brussels, Belgium
International Activity Two, 5 full days, 29 October – 2 November 2024, Belgium (28 October – arrival date; 3 November – departure date)
Full info here.

Roots for Peace Expert Pool Meeting
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-10 | Tirana, Tirana, Albania
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.
Preparations 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.

The 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.
In 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.
Learn more.

"Digital Hubs, Gaming and Community Impact" Workshop
2025-01-29 - 2025-02-01 | Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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.
The 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.
Broader 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.

Campacity 2025
2025-03-27 - 2025-03-31 | Camp PerspektivFabrik, Expansion at Lake 1, 14778 Beetzseeheide OT Mötzow, Germany
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.
Full information and Call for Participants, here.

YMCA Leadership Academy, International Activity One
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-12 | Valletta, Malta

YMCA Work with Refugees and Migrants in Europe | 4th Conference
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Brussels, Belgium
YMCA Europe invites practitioners working with refugees and migrants across Europe to join this important conference.
The event will focus on sharing experiences, learning from one another, and strengthening collaboration to enhance YMCA’s impact in supporting displaced communities.
📅 21st – 23rd May 2025
📍 Brussels, Belgium (Back-to-back with YMCA Europe General Assembly)
🏛 Venue: The Full Circle Brussels (89 Ch. de Vleurgat, 1050 Brussels, Belgium)

Conference Highlights

Wednesday, 21st May – Arrival before dinner, followed by an introductory session.
Thursday, 22nd May – A full working day featuring:

– Awareness-raising and action-based discussions on refugee and migrant issues.
– Best practices for refugee integration in local communities.
– Challenges faced by refugees and migrants across Europe.
– Marketplace session: Participants will deliver 7-minute project pitches, sharing initiatives and ideas for future collaboration.

Friday, 23rd May –

– Morning visit to the European Parliament, alongside General Assembly participants.
– Afternoon session: Exploring the relationship between local communities and newcomers, with a focus on the role of the YMCA in integration efforts.
– Closing dinner with General Assembly participants.

Please download from here the registration form with practical information about housing and costs.
Please return the registration form before 1st. May to info[at]ymcaeurope.com
We aim at a maximum of 35 participants so do not hesitate to register.
Join us in strengthening YMCA’s impact in refugee and migrant support across Europe!

General Assembly 2025
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-25 | Full Circle House, 89 Ch. de Vleurgat,, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Full information and Registrations here.

Youth Unify 2025
2025-08-10 - 2025-08-16 | Masaryk Camp YMCA, Sobesin, Czech Republic
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.
Learn more here and register now!

The European YMCA Scouting and Jungschar Group Leadership Training & Seminar
2025-08-20 - 2025-08-24 | Entfelden, Switzerland
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.
More info available here.

Advocacy | Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-14 | Brussels, Belgium
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.
Participants 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.
Call for participants and registrations.

Roots Expert Pool Meeting
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-15 | Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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.

Leadership Academy, International Activity Two
2025-10-26 - 2025-10-31 | Greenhill YMCA, Donard Park, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Peacework Institute | Session I
2025-10-27 - 2025-11-02 | Dresden, Dresden, Germany
More information available here.

National General Secretaries Forum 2025
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-12 | Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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.
More info about the event, soon.

Unify Conference 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-08 | Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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”.
Registrations open here.

Peacework Institute | Session II
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-21 | Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

Campacity 2026
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-19 | Camp Brevik, Östra Ny, Brevik, Vikbolandet, 61029, Sweden
Save the date. More info soon.

General Assembly 2026
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-17 | Malta, Malta
Full info and registration here.

Youth Unify 2026
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-11 | Magnetsried, Germany
Theme: Unique and United – Discovering Our Superpowers for Inclusive Communities
In a world that is increasingly globalised, young people live with greater intercultural access than ever before – in relationships, friendships, culture, and communication. This brings rich opportunities, but also the risk of losing our individuality in mass culture. Youth Unify Camp 2026 invites young leaders from across Europe to step into a space where every individual is seen, valued, and celebrated as uniquely created, while learning how to build stronger, more inclusive communities together.
Please find the full concept document here.
More information and registration here.

ESG-Leadership Training & Seminar
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16 | Czech Republic, Czech Republic
More information soon

2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16 | The Masaryk’s YMCA camp, Czech Republic
The ESG Leadership Training & Seminar is an international camp designed for scouts – young leaders, who want to learn, connect, and bring new energy back to their local groups.
During a few inspiring days at a traditional Czech riverside camp, participants will explore leadership in practice through many interactive workshops, outdoor challenges, group discussions, and hands-on activities.
The program focuses on developing scouting skills, teamwork, responsibility, and the ability to lead with purpose.
Age Limit: 14 – 99 years
Leaders under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Price:
130 € Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Armenia, Belarus, Lithuania, Ukraine)
190 € Western Europe (Switzerland, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Norway)
The participation fee includes accommodation (in cottages), meals (Wednesday’s dinner – Sunday’s breakfast) and local transport costs (from Prague to the camp site and back).
The travel costs from your country to Prague is not included.
Payment info will be sent after the registration ends.
Location: The Masaryk’s YMCA camp.
If you travel by plane, train or car, please try to make sure you are in Prague on August 12, 2026 at 12.00​.
Also try for your return flight to not be earlier than August 16, 2026 at 16.00
(or at 14.00 from Prague, Main Railway Station when travelling by train).
More detailed information will be sent to all participants in advance.
Registration open until 30.4.2026. Open here.
For more information: esglts[at]ymcaskaut.cz

Roots Expert Pool Meeting
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-21 | Valletta, Malta
