Building Bridges to the Digital Future: Transforming Communities through Education in the West Balkans In recent years, the YMCAs in the West Balkans, powered by HP, have spearheaded a remarkable transformation in the field of education and engagement within the digital landscape. Across several countries in the region, YMCA has been at the forefront of…
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In the face of adversity brought on by the war in Ukraine, the indomitable spirit of Ukrainians has shone through as an inspiring testament to human strength and determination. These stories of triumph and transformation are not just tales of survival but also of personal growth, fueled by the unwavering support of the YMCA and…
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It is a pleasure to welcome you to check out our recent endeavors during this September 2023 issue of the YMCA Europe newsletter! This autumn has been a prosperous time for our ongoing programs – from peace-building initiatives to accelerating digital equity, supporting the communities affected by war and conflict, and growing further in relevance…
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The Communications and Advocacy Meeting organised by World YMCA took place between the 27-30th of September, with the main goal to unite communications leads and professionals, exchange good practices, and discuss branding and future strategies in line with our joint mission and Vision 2030. It is always a great pleasure to come together within our…
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The initial year was very successful for Camp Europe with 16 projects implemented by partner organizations across the continent. And we are already setting sights on 2024 – major kick-off expected to take place in charming Toledo, Spain on April 15 – 21, 2024. “Campacity” will bring together up to 60 Camp Leaders from Europe…
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At the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, YMCA Volyn (Lutsk, Ukraine) and Unlocking Communities began their work together. Twenty months into the war, with the help of YMCA Europe, they reached over 250,000 people in all regions of Ukraine, supporting Ukrainians with the most necessary items to survive the war. Learn more about…
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Greetings from the inaugural cohort of graduates from YMCA Europe’s Executive Professional Master Program in the Management of Civil Society Organizations! Twenty-six dedicated students representing diverse national and local YMCAs have successfully completed this rigorous master’s program, a collaboration with ISCTE Executive Education in Lisbon, Portugal. Over the past year, they engaged in a blend…
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The cooperation between YMCA Georgia and the State University of Sport within the framework of YMCA Europe “Generation Next” Project successfully continued in 2023. “Aspire, Activate, Achieve” brought together 26 students and 5 lecturers at YMCA Georgia “Camp Orange” on September 03-09, 2023 – aiming to prepare, endorse and sustain the pool of qualified and…
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On September 12, at the premises of and in cooperation with the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, the closing session of the YMCA Europe Generation Next Embroidery Summer School was held. The masters and the graduates of the Summer School were greeted by the YMCA Europe Executive Secretary – Vardan Hambardzumyan, and the Director of the Genocide…
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The people of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) are going through difficult times, as they lost their homes. Being blockaded for 10 months and facing another war brought them to a completely new reality, where they became refugees. Young people of YMCA Artsakh were very active in social work during the blockade and the wartime. Young people…
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