In a couple of days YMCA Europe staff and representatives of partner organisations and universities will ensemble in Yerevan, Armenia, to evaluate the current phase of the Generation Next project. This YMCA Europe large-scale and long-term initiative, with core funding from BfdW Germany, was launched back in 2020 – just before Covid and wars would…
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In the landscape of initiatives aimed at skilling Ukrainian refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and communities within Ukraine, the ‘Refugee Skilling and Support‘ project takes center stage as a stellar example of impactful collaboration, delivering activities that bring about transformative changes for the beneficiaries. Financed by Accenture and expertly implemented by YMCA, this project is…
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The 13th of November has been a memorable day for YMCA Slovakia, as the team celebrated 100 years since the establishment of the YMCA building in Bratislava, a cultural landmark and a cradle of the work our movement has been developing in the country. Our Secretary General, Juan Simoes Iglesias attended the festivities, which included…
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Highlighting the YMCA Europe Leadership Academy: “Youth Impacts: Taking Action for Inclusive Communities and Civil Society Organizations Working with Refugees.” The second session took place from October 31 to November 5, 2023, in Tbilisi, Georgia, with participation from 29 individuals representing 17 countries. “The Leadership Academy has been a transformative experience for me. The second…
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We went live on Facebook during STEAM Day, and it was a fantastic experience to have an incredible team of leaders sharing their valuable insights and expertise on the YMCA Digital Hubs powered by HP. They showcased the impactful work being done in Kosovo, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Moldova while also hosting representatives from…
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As YMCA continues to learn from diverse partners and industry leaders to serve our communities better, we had the pleasure of attending ImpactFest 2023 in The Hague, Europe’s leading impact event. The event is held annually and brings together startups, scale-ups, investors, knowledge institutes, corporates, policymakers, and passionate individuals to share ideas and insights on…
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A world where every individual lives in harmony with themselves, society, and the environment — this has been YMCA’s vision since its founding nearly two centuries ago. Ever since, YMCA has continued to strengthen its members through serving and unifying its movements, amplifying young people’s voices, encouraging collaboration, ensuring transparency, and providing swift response in…
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Welcome to the October 2023 issue of the YMCA Europe newsletter! In this month’s issue, we celebrate the resilience of the YMCA movement across Europe and our commitment to empowering young people and supporting communities in need. We invite you to join us in celebrating the YMCA’s impact across Europe and to be part of…
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The 11th NGS Forum in Den Dolder, hosted by YMCA Nederlands on the 22-25th October has been a truly eye opening event – from connecting with secretary generals from across our movement to understanding and embracing YMCA Vision 2030. The main theme of the forum has been the celebration of our diversity, resilience, and collectively…
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