Today, YMCA Europe proudly celebrates International Volunteers Day, honoring the steadfast commitment of volunteers to their communities. Volunteers serve as the lifeblood of YMCA Europe, embodying selflessness, dedicating time, skills, and passion to create a lasting impact. They bridge gaps and foster understanding, connecting our organizations with youths across Europe. Whether mentoring, organizing events, or…
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Empowering Digital Learning in Moldova: YMCA is at the forefront of advancing digital literacy and fostering the significance of digital competences among the youth in Moldova. In collaboration with YMCA Europe and supported by HP Inc., over 5,300 new computers and laptops have been distributed to various institutions, including schools, high schools, colleges, universities, youth…
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Welcome to the November 2023 issue of the YMCA Europe newsletter! This month, we take joy in honoring the unwavering strength of the YMCA movement throughout Europe and our steadfast dedication to empowering youth while aiding communities in times of need. Join us as we spotlight the impactful contributions of the YMCA across Europe. Your…
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Uniting against hate: empowering youth to stop online hate speech. Our finger is all we need to stop hate and racism. It’ll only take you 10 seconds. Use your power. Stop online hate speech! In the face of a global surge in hate speech and hate crimes, recent events have underscored a troubling reality: a…
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Explore the insightful Public Report of YMCA Europe’s Leadership Academy 2023 project, titled “Youth Impacts: Taking Action for Inclusive Communities and Civil Society Organisations Working with Refugees.” This report (pdf version here) delves into the noteworthy achievements of this cohort, marked by two transformative residential sessions in Setubal, Portugal (17-22 April 2023) and Tbilisi, Georgia…
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YMCA at the Council of Europe’s Consultative Meeting on Digital Governance to discuss about the youth for the future of the Internet. As technology becomes an inseparable part of our lives, the cyberspace has become dynamic environment where the youth not only exist but thrive, learn, and communicate. The Council of Europe’s Consultative Meeting on…
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Juan Simoes Iglesias, YMCA Europe Secretary General, proudly represented the organization at the esteemed 6th Education Summit by the European Commission in Brussels. This significant gathering brought together over 500 policymakers, representatives from EU institutions, governments, stakeholders, and civil society organizations. The collective aim was to discuss initiatives and share best practices that contribute to…
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Shaping tomorrow’s civil society landscape through collaboration and anticipation: YMCA at the International Civic Forum 2023. YMCA Europe is thrilled to join forces with World YMCA in active participation at this prestigious International Forum, hosted by the International Civil Society Centre in Brussels. Our dedicated team is deeply engaged with influential leaders from global civil…
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The Accenture-supported Support and Skilling project nurtures skills and inspires dreams, as the YMCA eDU Hubs’ collaboration with schools and universities in Ukraine drives youth empowerment. A new stage is the cooperation of hubs with local educational institutions, including schools, vocational schools, and universities. The cooperation is based on flexibility and focus on the participants’…
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YMCA Europe invites you to join the Final Dissemination event of the MIYO project, an Erasmus+ funded initiative implemented jointly by WOSM, YMCA and the National University of Maynooth. The ImpactYOUth event marks the end of the project and aims to present the project’s final output: the MIYO Impact measurement toolkit. Join us on 22 February 2024 in…
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