Main topics discussed were:
- the difficult conditions for the YMCA work in Belarus
- partnerships as crucial tools for the stability of YMCAs in Belarus
- evaluation and continuation of existing partnerships
- new partnerships and programmes
The global Change Agents initiative of the World Alliance of YMCAs was one imported point too, since Olga Lukina and Kristina Mirsalimova are Change Agents of YMCA Belarus.
I’d like to mention the support and "Begleitung" by Nikolai Pascaru from YMCA Moldova, who gave us excellent information on the YMCA programmes and the situation in the Republic of Moldova in general. Butuceni is a unique place and highly recommendable as a location for meetings.
The next Field Group Meeting will take place from 10th until 12th October 2014 in Belarus.
Martin Weder
Field Group Leader