How YMCA Camp Europe Shaped My Path to Lead Camp Harmony 3.0, Fostering Peace and Unity Across Borders. My history with camps started many years ago and I want to tell you how it ended up with me as a camp director of Camp Harmony 3.0 I was sent to camps by my parents when…
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YMCA Moldova’s Digital Education Initiative is bridging the digital gap and empowering women and girls in rural communities. With the generous support of HP Inc., YMCA is on a mission to transform lives by launching pioneering digital education programmes for women and girls. The initiative focuses on those living in rural communities and Ukrainian refugee…
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On September 7, 2024, YMCA Europe team held an induction meeting at the American University of Armenia (AUA) with the YMCA Scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. In addition to welcoming the new students, YMCA Europe also extended their gratitude to the prior scholarship recipients, now AUA alumni, by awarding them certificates of appreciation…
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YMCA Setúbal recently celebrated the opening of two significant initiatives aimed at supporting local communities: a new crèche and a social business incubator. The inauguration ceremony, which took place with the esteemed presence of the Secretary of State for Inclusion, Ana Sofia Antunes, marks a key milestone in YMCA Setúbal’s ongoing commitment to social innovation…
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Succession Planning in a Civil Society Organisation does not mean planning success, although it actually does. The words “succession” and “success” have the same Latin root: from sub– “next to” + cēdō “go, move” (Wiktionary). Indeed, proper succession planning often defines the success of an organisation. Succession Planning is a critical element for sustainability of…
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Empowering communities through strategic partnership: nonprofit, public, and private collaboration for lasting change. Last week, we had the privilege of visiting four YMCA Spain centers in Zaragoza, alongside our dedicated YMCA staff and valued strategic partners from HP Inc. This visit was not only inspiring but also deeply enriching, offering us a firsthand look at…
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The Digital Community Hub at YMCA Bitola (North Macedonia), is empowering young beneficiaries, professionals, and staff to make a difference. The Hub is boosting digital literacy through tailored HP LIFE Program sessions, designed to facilitate access to basic and intermediate digital competencies for all, equipping participants with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly digital…
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YMCA Moldova, supported by HP Inc., is breaking new ground with their “Digital Education Centres in the Republic of Moldova” project. Traditionally, digital programs were confined to classrooms or educational hubs, but YMCA Moldova is redefining this by extending digital education into the realm of sports. Their innovative approach creates learning and development opportunities across…
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Camp Europe Project by YMCA Georgia: a week of friendship and healing. Amidst the immense challenges of conflict, displacement and despair, Camp Europe project has emerged as a true beacon of hope for children from Ukraine in 2024. This initiative, designed to foster integration and provide much-needed stress relief, has already been a transformative experience…
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This August has been filled with the excitement of the summer camp programs, connecting young people from every corner of Europe, and building the YMCA leaders of tomorrow. This Newsletter marks the beginning of a new chapter in our digitalisation journey, peace-building initiatives, and development of programmes like Youth Unify, European Youth Workers Camp, and…
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