“Grow from Roots” served as both the title and guiding theme of a residential camp held in the Zhytomyr region, organized within the framework of the YMCA Camp Europe 2024 programme. Young people in Ukraine—children, teenagers, and young adults—are currently facing constant stress. Living under the threat of war, many wake and sleep to the…
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YMCA Moldova proudly hosted its first overnight camp, Dignity Camp 2.0, from August 21 to 30, 2024, under the Camp Europe 2024 framework. This transformative event brought together 30 Ukrainian and Moldovan participants for an experience that blended fun, self-development, and leadership training in a supportive environment. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and…
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We are happy to invite young leaders to take part in YMCA Europe Leadership Academy Course in 2025: “Bridging Cultures: from personal transformation to community development” co-funded by European Youth Foundation. Leadership Academy training course is a signature project of YMCA Europe developed for young leaders of Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) to strengthen their skills in the…
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The YMCA’s Skilling and Support program continues to empower and uplift Ukraine`s next generation facing the challenges brought on by war and displacement. Through courses in 3D modeling, programming, and art, young people like Taras and Anastasia are finding new pathways to growth and personal fulfillment in a safe space, hosted by YMCA Zdolbuniv. These…
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YMCA’s Life-Changing Skilling and Support for Ukraine showcases the indomitable spirit of Ukrainians as they overcome adversity brought on by the war, standing as a testament to human strength and determination. These stories of triumph and transformation are not just tales of survival but also of personal growth, fueled by the unwavering support of the…
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In the YMCA we strive create programs to empower and inspire young leaders to develop initiatives and support their communities, and most importantly, acquire hands-on leadership and advocacy skills. From the 1st to the 7th of September, we had the pleasure of bringing together 26 young leaders, staff and volunteers from YMCAs across Europe to…
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YMCA’s Life-Changing Skilling and Support for Ukraine showcases the indomitable spirit of Ukrainians as they overcome adversity brought on by the war, standing as a testament to human strength and determination. These stories of triumph and transformation are not just tales of survival but also of personal growth, fueled by the unwavering support of the…
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Held at YMCA Shepherds Field from the 1st to the 4th of August 2024, Camp Hope provided young people in Palestine a space to unwind and connect, organized by the East Jerusalem YMCA within the framework of YMCA Camp Europe program to offer vital support for participants facing daily challenges. Overview In a region where…
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How YMCA Camp Europe Shaped My Path to Lead Camp Harmony 3.0, Fostering Peace and Unity Across Borders. My history with camps started many years ago and I want to tell you how it ended up with me as a camp director of Camp Harmony 3.0 I was sent to camps by my parents when…
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On September 7, 2024, YMCA Europe team held an induction meeting at the American University of Armenia (AUA) with the YMCA Scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. In addition to welcoming the new students, YMCA Europe also extended their gratitude to the prior scholarship recipients, now AUA alumni, by awarding them certificates of appreciation…
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