Global YMCA Leadership Gathers in Pristina, Kosovo (February 26th – March 1st) to Shape the Future with Vision 2030 Implementation. The recent YMCA National General Secretaries meeting brought together leaders from around the world, both in-person in Pristina and online, hosted by our member Movement – YMCA Kosovo. The assembly covered an array of pivotal…
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Almost everything we do today involves using a phone or accessing the internet, whether for professional purposes like running a webinar or personal ones such as scrolling after an exhausting day. But what impact does this online presence have on our mental health? And more importantly, is it safe to be long-term connected to everything…
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Opening the YMCA Hub in Romania – The Spring of New Beginnings Our journey takes us back to the team of YMCA Romania, located in the town of Baia Mare, northwestern Romania, where a momentous event took place on the 2nd of March – the official opening of the very first YMCA Hub – a…
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From the 22nd to the 25th of February, YMCA Unify Conference took place in Prague, hosted by the Czech YMCA, under the theme: Cultivated – Called – Commissioned The conference brought together 145 participants from 21 countries. It has been a fantastic opportunity for the YMCA movement worldwide to reconnect, and share about the spiritual…
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Are you passionate about working with youth and eager to make a difference? Join the team and become a camp counselor at YMCA Camp Alambre in Portugal! YMCA Setúbal is excited to announce an open call for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as camp counselors for our 2024 Summer Camp and Wilderness…
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In a notable visit, the UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and local MP Johnny Mercer visited YMCA Plymouth, actively engaging with members and participating in community club activities. The visit highlighted YMCA Plymouth’s crucial role in the local community, showcasing its services and addressing pertinent challenges. The Prime Minister and MP Mercer took the opportunity…
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On the 22nd of February, Representatives from YMCA Europe had the opportunity to attend the official launch and dissemination of the Impact Measurement Toolkit, joined by the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Maynooth University, Scouterna, Les Scouts, Scouts Macedonia, Skaut and YMCA Nederlands. The event has been organized at the European Parliament, focusing on…
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Highlights from the webinar on YMCA’s impactful response. In a compelling session on February 22nd, we immersed ourselves in the remarkable narratives of young leaders from Ukrainian communities, uncovering the profound impact of their contributions to the YMCA’s vital work. The heart of the event was the sharing of poignant stories by young leaders, each…
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Impact Measurement Toolkit for youth organisations is on now! Everyday, millions of youth all over the world, including Europe are engaged in YMCA camps, community centres, vocational training, digital education, leadership training, childcare, sports, inclusion and peace education and other transformational activities. We know that the impact we produce is huge, we have many testimonials…
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The StartUp initiative of YMCA Setubal, serves as the inaugural YMCA incubator, designed to function as a catalyst for incubating and accelerating projects from both business and non-business entrepreneurs. The focus is on addressing regional, national, or international challenges through innovative ventures. A Call for Projects is hereby initiated, inviting participation from all YMCA Youth…
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