YMCA Europe “Leadership Academy” (cohort 6) united 25 participants from 21 local communities and their civil society organisations to take the first step of the educational journey in Bratislava from 8-14 April 2024. The project “Youth Educates: strengthening the capacity of youth civil society organisations to run non-formal education activities” takes place in the format…
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Press Release, For Immediate Release: YMCA Moldova Announces Grand Opening of Community Resources & Development Center in Chisinau. YMCA Moldova is excited to invite you on May 2, 2024, at 9.30am to the inauguration of the YMCA Community Resources & Development Center in Chisinau, located at Columna Street No 106. This event highlights YMCA Moldova’s dedication to…
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On April 11 and 12, YMCA Europe had the chance to attend the LevelUp! 2024 event held by the European Youth Forum. Inviting 1,300 young participants from various countries across Europe, the event aims to empower young activists and equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate for their causes. At the same…
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YMCA Europe is announcing a second round of funding opportunities within the framework of its “Camp Europe” Initiative. INTRODUCTION The overall aim of “Camp Europe” is to build resilience amongst children and young people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe (Ukraine especially considered), to this end offering safe-space through YMCA summer…
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Our has been released, and we are delighted to have you check out a comprehensive overview of our organization’s activities and fabulous achievements throughout the year. The report covers a broad range of topics, depicted around the four pillars of YMCA Vision 2030 – Community Wellbeing, Meaningful Work, Sustainable Planet, and Just World. One of…
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Uniting for Impact: YMCA & HP Nederland’s Youth Empowerment Journey – Bridging Digital Skills with Real-World Connections. In this digital age, fostering real-word connections and empowering youth with essential skills is more crucial than ever. YMCA Netherlands, together with HP Netherlands, has built a strategy to connect better with young people through game camps and…
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On April 9, 2024, YMCA Europe, represented by Jessica Woitalla and Samantha Deo Christian, had the chance to attend the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture & Education (CULT) hearing. As part of its commitment to youth engagement, the CULT Committee organized a debate with young people to be “Engaged4YOUth.” This exchange aimed not only…
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Bringing Digital Learning to Underserved Communities: YMCA Serbia’s Mobile Hub Initiative Last year, digital programs for children and young people were piloted by YMCA Serbia, offering workshops on coding, courses, digital wellbeing, and safety and AI within the YMCA space. For the second phase of the project, a broader approach to digital initiatives has been…
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YMCA Europe recently had the privilege of meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. Led by Emma Osmundsen and Juan Simoes Iglesias, President and Secretary General of YMCA Europe, the delegation engaged in discussions concerning the challenges faced by young people, the ongoing work of YMCA across Europe, and potential collaborations with…
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We are thrilled to share that YMCA Europe has officially become a member of the European Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition. In the modern era, digital advancements profoundly shape our lifestyles, professions, and educational pursuits. While these technological strides offer undeniable advantages, they also present challenges in keeping pace with evolving innovations. As a result,…
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