From 18–20 November, we joined World YMCA at Impact Week 2025 in Malmö, one of Europe’s leading forums for mobilising capital and innovation for social and environmental progress. Hosted by Impact Europe, the event brought together impact investors, foundations, corporates, policymakers and practitioners committed to driving positive change for people and planet. YMCA’s role: Co-leading…
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The 12th National General Secretaries Forum brought together 24 leaders from across Europe in Helsinki from 10–12 November, hosted with warmth and vision by YMCA Finland. Twenty-one National General Secretaries joined in person, with additional colleagues participating online, making the gathering both dynamic and inclusive, following and ambitious agenda put together by a diverse planning…
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YMCA took part in this year’s European Education and Skills Summit, where representatives Jessica Woitalla and Dragoș Tarța joined experts and policymakers to explore new directions for education and training across the continent. The event highlighted Europe’s vision for competitive and inclusive learning systems, better professional training, and future-proof skills development, affirming the EU’s ongoing…
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Last week, YMCA Europe had the opportunity to participate in the European Youth Forum’s General Assembly, held on the 7th and 8th of November at the Kandersteg International Scout Center in Switzerland. Represented by our colleagues Dragos Tarta (YMCA Europe) and Mark Healy (YMCA Ireland), our presence at the General Assembly reaffirms our firm commitment…
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Organisational culture is the culture of people in an organisation. Many civil society organisations (CSOs) fail to prioritize organisational culture, often citing its complexity and difficulty as the primary barriers. These challenges include: It is too intangible to analyse and adjust. It is too broad, and if you decide to change it, you need to…
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Powered by HP, YMCA Romania is advancing digital equity across the country by developing innovative hubs that provide young people and communities with access to technology, skills, and opportunities to thrive in the digital era. Powered by HP, YMCAs and organisations across Romania are on a swift process of accelerating Digital Equity in the country…
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The PulseZ Community Festival in Brussels: a celebration of youth voices in media After a year of the PulseZ community growing larger and stronger, offering young people a platform for learning, sharing their communities’ stories, and developing their skills in journalism and media, one hundred young media creators from across Europe gathered in Brussels to…
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Creativity and storytelling took center stage in Slovakia as the YMCA team hosted a series of PulseZ workshops, empowering the next generation of media makers. From Bratislava to Martin, students dived into the world of video creation, transforming ideas into stories that matter. The first session of the events took place on the 27th of…
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Last month, YMCA participated in the European Youth Forum Academy, a key opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen the capacity of youth organisations across the continent. Across Europe, civil society organisations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Shrinking civic spaces, growing polarisation, and increasing external pressures are testing the ability of NGOs to stay true…
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