The current news headlines and global trends leave many young people with a lack of hope and trust in our leaders. They feel discouraged to engage and participate in political processes as they experience continuous disregard of their needs and perspectives. At the same time, we can observe the young generation coming together across countries…
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In a couple of days YMCA Europe staff and representatives of partner organisations and universities will ensemble in Yerevan (23-26 November), Armenia, to evaluate the current phase of the Generation Next project. This YMCA Europe large-scale and long-term initiative, with core funding from Bread for the World Germany, was launched back in 2020 – just before…
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In a couple of days YMCA Europe staff and representatives of partner organisations and universities will ensemble in Yerevan (23-26 November), Armenia, to evaluate the current phase of the Generation Next project. This YMCA Europe large-scale and long-term initiative, with core funding from Bread for the World Germany, was launched back in 2020 – just…
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Sharing hopeful practices: international collaborations in refugee and migrant initiatives by YMCA Europe and YMCA of Greater Houston. YMCAs in Europe and YMCA of Greater Houston held a joint meeting to discuss ongoing programs for refugees and migrants as well as future partnership developments and opportunities. We are honoured to be able to converse with…
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In a couple of days YMCA Europe staff and representatives of partner organisations and universities will ensemble in Yerevan, Armenia, to evaluate the current phase of the Generation Next project. This YMCA Europe large-scale and long-term initiative, with core funding from BfdW Germany, was launched back in 2020 – just before Covid and wars would…
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In the landscape of initiatives aimed at skilling Ukrainian refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and communities within Ukraine, the ‘Refugee Skilling and Support‘ project takes center stage as a stellar example of impactful collaboration, delivering activities that bring about transformative changes for the beneficiaries. Financed by Accenture and expertly implemented by YMCA, this project is…
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The 13th of November has been a memorable day for YMCA Slovakia, as the team celebrated 100 years since the establishment of the YMCA building in Bratislava, a cultural landmark and a cradle of the work our movement has been developing in the country. Our Secretary General, Juan Simoes Iglesias attended the festivities, which included…
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Highlighting the YMCA Europe Leadership Academy: “Youth Impacts: Taking Action for Inclusive Communities and Civil Society Organizations Working with Refugees.” The second session took place from October 31 to November 5, 2023, in Tbilisi, Georgia, with participation from 29 individuals representing 17 countries. “The Leadership Academy has been a transformative experience for me. The second…
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We went live on Facebook during STEAM Day, and it was a fantastic experience to have an incredible team of leaders sharing their valuable insights and expertise on the YMCA Digital Hubs powered by HP. They showcased the impactful work being done in Kosovo, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Moldova while also hosting representatives from…
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