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SUMMARY:West Balkan Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From 19 to 22 October 2026\, representatives of YMCAs from across the West Balkans and partner movements will gather in Gabrovo\, Bulgaria\, for the West Balkan Network Meeting.  \nHosted by YMCA Gabrovo\, the meeting will provide an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation\, exchange experiences and good practices\, and explore new ways to support youth programmes\, good governance and organisational sustainability.  \nThrough shared learning and dialogue\, participants will continue building meaningful partnerships and contributing to a stronger\, more resilient YMCA movement across the region.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/west-balkan-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Gabrovo\, Bulgaria
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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SUMMARY:From Digital Hubs to Future Skills: The Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The project aims to strengthen the role of YMCA Digital Hubs in developing future skills and supporting local communities. Through collaboration\, knowledge exchange and innovative approaches\, the initiative will contribute to creating relevant\, sustainable digital programmes tailored to the needs of young people and local organisations.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/from-digital-hubs-to-future-skills-the-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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SUMMARY:Challenge Conference of Y's Men with YMCAs in Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge Conference\, organized by Y’s Men International Area Europe and YMCA Europe\, will take place in Bratislava\, Slovakia\, from October 23–25\, 2026.  \nThe event will bring members of both organizations together to discuss shared challenges\, exchange perspectives\, strengthen cooperation\, and explore practical ways to better serve young people and build compassionate communities. Its three-day program will focus on connection\, collaborative projects\, and commitments for future action. More information here.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/challenge-conference-of-ys-men-with-ymcas-in-europe/
LOCATION:Bratislava\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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SUMMARY:Leadership Academy 2026 | Session II
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Academy is a movement strengthening project of YMCA Europe aimed at building the capacity of YMCAs through developing leadership skills of young people\, striving to grow in their roles and positions\, seeking to make more impact in communities through their YMCAs. \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Spain
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
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SUMMARY:13th National General Secretaries Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 13th YMCA Europe National General Secretaries Forum will take place in Vienna from 10 to 13 November 2026\, bringing together national YMCA leaders from across Europe. \n The meeting will provide a valuable space to exchange knowledge and best practices\, discuss common challenges and strategic priorities\, strengthen relationships\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and shared learning across the European YMCA movement.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/13th-national-general-secretaries-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:YMCA Europe events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
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SUMMARY:Areas Movement Strengthening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The leads on Movement Strengthening from Area Alliances get together for analysis of Health Assessment and Organisational Development\, creating the global report and paying some study visits to the partners organisation dealing with capacity building.  \nThe meeting is organised by World YMCA within the SAMS initiative (Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening).
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/areas-movement-strengthening-meeting/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Other event
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SUMMARY:Global Movement Strengthening Meeting (SAMS)
DESCRIPTION:The whole SAMS group (Strategic Alignment and Movement Strengthening) gathers for annual strategic review and operational plan 2027 creation.  \nMovement Strengthening is one of the key support functions of the Vision 2030 dealing with capacity building and organisational development. More can be found here: https://www.ymca.int/movement-strengthening/ \nThe meeting is organised by World YMCA.
URL:https://www.ymcaeurope.com/event/global-movement-strengthening-meeting-sams/
LOCATION:Finland
CATEGORIES:Other event
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