YMCA and YWCA Denmark have announced the appointment of Gritt Rhinstrøm as their new Secretary General, effective August 1, 2025. A long-time leader in the organisation and a passionate advocate for youth and volunteerism, Gritt steps into the role following a thorough recruitment process and with a clear vision for the future. Gritt is no…
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Are you passionate about bringing positive change to your community? Do you want to learn more about how you can transform the ideas and experiences of those around you into practical solutions through advocacy and action? Then the “Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact” International Activity is for you! This workshop-based international activity is…
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As spring has come once again, the month of March has also brought many noteworthy events for our movement! Transformative initiatives for communities, meaningful visits and new opportunities for young people to bring positive change as active citizens have been just some of the highlights of this month. Together, we have once more made concrete…
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As part of our ongoing effort to better understand and highlight the grassroots impact of YMCA movements across the continent, we recently had the opportunity to connect online with the team from YMCA Gard Pont d’Avignon, based in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, near the historic city of Avignon in southern France. Founded in 1967 by Karl Bühler, the…
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Despite challenging circumstances, local YMCA organizations in Ukraine continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability. Not only have they sustained their activities, but they have also expanded their reach, addressing the pressing needs of local communities, including the integration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) into new environments. In this context, the partnership with HP led by…
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From the 16-19th of March, our Partnerships and Communications department had the chance to pay a visit to the national office of YMCA Sweden‘s National office in Stockholm, as well as connect and explore the ongoing initiatives the team at KFUM Central is developing, as well as the activities designed to support youth, innovations, and…
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YMCA Europe invites practitioners working with refugees and migrants across Europe to join this important conference. The event will focus on sharing experiences, learning from one another, and strengthening collaboration to enhance YMCA’s impact in supporting displaced communities. 📅 21st – 23rd May 2025 📍 Brussels, Belgium (Back-to-back with YMCA Europe General Assembly) 🏛 Venue: The…
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The European YMCA Scouting and Jungschar Group (ESG) Leadership Training and Seminar provides a unique opportunity for YMCA scouts across Europe to exchange ideas, gain new insights, and build lasting connections. More info available here.
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The European YMCA Scouting and Jungschar Group (ESG) Leadership Training and Seminar provides a unique opportunity for YMCA scouts across Europe to exchange ideas, gain new insights, and build lasting connections. Between the 20th and 24th of August 2025, the participants will have over four days of interactive training and discussions, participants will engage in…
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YMCA Europe invites practitioners working with refugees and migrants across Europe to join this important conference. The event will focus on sharing experiences, learning from one another, and strengthening collaboration to enhance YMCA’s impact in supporting displaced communities. 📅 21st – 23rd May 2025 📍 Brussels, Belgium (Back-to-back with YMCA Europe General Assembly) 🏛 Venue:…
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