At YMCA, we believe in empowering young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to shape their futures. One innovative way to achieve this is by integrating gaming as a tool for education, inclusion, and skill-building. The rise of esports and gaming platforms has opened new doors for young people, offering unique opportunities to…
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From December 14 to 17, our YMCA Europe Communications and Partnerships team had the chance to connect and discuss strategies, as well as meet in person in a fantastic setting at the newly established YMCA Romania Hub. The meeting brought together our decentralised team and offered an opportunity for everyone to chat, focus on the…
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YMCA Europe invites all interested YMCA organisations to apply for Camp Capacity Building Conference “Campacity”, to be implemented within the framework of “Camp Europe” project. Full information and Call for Participants, here.
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In 2024, YMCA Europe launched the 6th cohort of Leadership Academy, an international long-term training course aimed at strengthening the skills of young leaders in the field of non-formal education. Under the title: “Youth Educates: Strengthening the Capacity of Youth Civil Society Organisations to Run Non-Formal Education Activities,” the project was co-funded by the European…
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Chisinau, the capital of Moldova was the chosen city for the 11th YMCA National General Secretaries Forum, a strategic working space for key leaders from our national YMCAs which was established in 2012. Hosted by YMCA Moldova between the 24th and 27th of November 2024, the event gathered 22 colleagues from across Europe who followed…
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Join the YMCA of Hong Kong’s International Camp Counsellor Programme! The YMCA of Hong Kong offers exceptional camping programmes designed to inspire growth, learning, and connection. Spanning various locations across Hong Kong, these camps provide children with unique opportunities to build personal assets, engage in positive social interactions, develop new skills, and make meaningful choices.…
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YMCA Europe’s presence at the General Assembly of the European Youth Forum has once again proven our commitment to a society where youth voices actively shape the present and the future. Our two delegates, Rima Marangozyan and Dragoș Tarța, were present in Ghent and contributed to the push for greater youth involvement in decision making…
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The YMCA Digital Community Hub located in Tirana, Albania (“Të Qëndrojmë së Bashku” Centre) held an inspiring initiative “Children Teach Adults”, transforming the way generations interact and learn from each other. The program, named “Children Teach Adults How to Use Computers and Smartphones”, brings together young people and seniors in an intergenerational effort to build…
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As the war in Ukraine reaches the sobering milestone of 1,000 days, YMCA Ukraine stands as a testament to resilience, unity, and unwavering commitment to its communities. Throughout this challenging period, the organisation has become a beacon of support, providing essential services and fostering hope among those most affected by the war. To mark this…
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On November 6, 2024, Regina Grigoryan, project assistant of YMCA Roots for Peace program and former recipient of the YMCA Scholarship at the American University of Armenia (AUA), was elected to join “CONNECT for Change!” Steering Committee, a global network of Brot für die Welt partner organizations, scholarship holders, and alumni. Originally from Hadrut town of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Regina…
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