YMCA Setúbal recently celebrated the opening of two significant initiatives aimed at supporting local communities: a new crèche and a social business incubator. The inauguration ceremony, which took place with the esteemed presence of the Secretary of State for Inclusion, Ana Sofia Antunes, marks a key milestone in YMCA Setúbal’s ongoing commitment to social innovation…
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Succession Planning in a Civil Society Organisation does not mean planning success, although it actually does. The words “succession” and “success” have the same Latin root: from sub– “next to” + cēdō “go, move” (Wiktionary). Indeed, proper succession planning often defines the success of an organisation. Succession Planning is a critical element for sustainability of…
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Empowering communities through strategic partnership: nonprofit, public, and private collaboration for lasting change. Last week, we had the privilege of visiting four YMCA Spain centers in Zaragoza, alongside our dedicated YMCA staff and valued strategic partners from HP Inc. This visit was not only inspiring but also deeply enriching, offering us a firsthand look at…
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The Digital Community Hub at YMCA Bitola (North Macedonia), is empowering young beneficiaries, professionals, and staff to make a difference. The Hub is boosting digital literacy through tailored HP LIFE Program sessions, designed to facilitate access to basic and intermediate digital competencies for all, equipping participants with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly digital…
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YMCA Moldova, supported by HP Inc., is breaking new ground with their “Digital Education Centres in the Republic of Moldova” project. Traditionally, digital programs were confined to classrooms or educational hubs, but YMCA Moldova is redefining this by extending digital education into the realm of sports. Their innovative approach creates learning and development opportunities across…
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Camp Europe Project by YMCA Georgia: a week of friendship and healing. Amidst the immense challenges of conflict, displacement and despair, Camp Europe project has emerged as a true beacon of hope for children from Ukraine in 2024. This initiative, designed to foster integration and provide much-needed stress relief, has already been a transformative experience…
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This August has been filled with the excitement of the summer camp programs, connecting young people from every corner of Europe, and building the YMCA leaders of tomorrow. This Newsletter marks the beginning of a new chapter in our digitalisation journey, peace-building initiatives, and development of programmes like Youth Unify, European Youth Workers Camp, and…
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Camp HarmonY: a journey of youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and cultural connections through international summer camps within the framework of “Camp Europe” programme. “My name is Peggy, and I work as the Day Camp Director at YMCA Camp Duncan, one of the greatest summer camps in America (although I may be a little biased, as I…
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Camp Europe is a YMCA Europe signature programme aimed at building resilience among people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe. During the summer of 2024, YMCA in the Czech Republic hosted three main camps within the Camp Europe programme, all planned and implemented with great creativity, hard work and effort. Of…
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Our “Refugee Skilling and Support” project (Phase II), funded by Accenture Foundation, and in partnership with YMCAs in Moldova, Slovakia, Romania, and 5 local YMCs in Ukraine is addressing an immediate need for digital competencies, employability-skills building, legal advice, mental health support and youth work, serving beneficiaries from the communities affected by the war. During…
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