Helsinge, Denmark – Twenty-five young YMCA leaders from across Europe gathered in Denmark last week for the European Sport YMCA (ESY) project, “Versatile and Playful Sport” (VAPS). The initiative, which took place from July 7th to 10th, 2025, was dedicated to empowering youth leaders with the skills and knowledge to create inclusive and engaging sports…
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Personal invitation will be extended to selected Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) Alumni. Yet if you are a Roots PWI Alumni, still involved in the YMCA, interested, let us know.
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YMCA Wishaw, with coordination led by Emma Williamson, is spearheading an exciting new esports initiative that will engage young people across multiple YMCAs in Scotland and Ireland. The project combines digital inclusion, personal development, and youth empowerment through structured esports education and competition. The initiative involves YMCAs in Wishaw, Kilmarnock, Glenrothes, Bellshill, Tayside, and Larne…
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The local event of the PulseZ at YMCA Setúbal, in Portugal, took place on May 31 at YMCA Camp Alambre and June 7 at the Setúbal School of Tourism and Hospitality empowering their incredible young participants and media enthusiasts. PulseZ is a European initiative that promotes media literacy and civic participation among young people. This…
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YMCA Europe Leadership Academy 2026 will continue with the project “Subjects Matter: autonomous leaders for impactful and sustainable civil society spaces”. The project was approved and will be co-funded by the European Youth Foundation. The signature programme “YMCA Leadership Academy” has been taking place since 2017, and has prepared near 150 young leaders leading a change…
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