The Refugee Skilling and Support program is truly a game-changing opportunity in the communities affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the neighbouring counties of Romania, Slovakia and Moldova. The eDU Hubs and Mobile Youth Centres, powered by Accenture Foundation are working daily – in an attempt to provide learning, upskilling and community integration.…
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In a global landscape marked by rapid change and diverse challenges, empowering youth with the necessary skills and values is crucial for fostering a better future. Recently, we had the privilege of participating in the Essentials of Non-Formal Education Training Course 2024, organized by the Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre Budapest. The…
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Our January Newsletter awaits you, and we guarantee it will provide you with a fresh insight into our ongoing programs and initiatives! New beginnings are always promising, however, we continue to cherish the incredible impact our community has observed over 2023, from our growing numbers on our social and communications platforms to novel partnerships with…
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On January 29th, our Secretary General, Juan Simoes Iglesias, had a constructive meeting at the European Commission with Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission and acting European Commissioner for International Partnerships, responsible for promoting the European Way of Life. The meeting showed more clearly than ever the close ties between our YMCAs across…
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International Activity Two, 5 full days, 29 October – 2 November 2024, Belgium (28 October – arrival date; 3 November – departure date) Full info here.
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International Activity One, 5 full days of work, 8-14 April 2024, Slovakia (8 April – arrival date; 14 April – departure date) Full info here.
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YMCA Europe searchers for Trainers To Train The Trainers (Ttt) for our Leadership Academy Course: “Youth Educates: strengthening the capacity of youth civil society organisations to run non-formal education activities” co-funded by European Youth Foundation. YMCA Europe organises training for young leaders of Civil Society Organisation to strengthen their skills in the sphere of non-formal education.…
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Harmony in Diversity: Recap of the Successful Polish-Ukrainian YMCA Winter Camp in Zakopane, Poland – January 13th to 19th, 2024. Zakopane, often hailed as the winter capital of Poland, hosted a remarkable winter camp organized in collaboration with YMCA Europe and a key sports club for children in Poland. This marks the culmination of a…
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As we bid farewell to 2023 and say hello to 2024, YMCA Europe is excited to share with you a wrap-up on our online presence and communications statistics! On Facebook, a primary pillar of our online presence, we’ve observed a remarkable increase in outreach. Despite posting less than in 2022 as we decide to pursue…
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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. The detailed description of the Conference and the application form are provided below: YMCA Camp Europe “Campacity” Conference is a joint initiative of YMCA Europe & the YMCA of the…
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