17-22 April 2023 thirty young leaders from sixteen countries got together in Portugal, Setubal to enjoy the learning journey within YMCA Europe’s Leadership Academy programme “Youth ImpActs”. The project is co-funded by the European Youth Foundation. The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity of young leaders of CSOs in delivering socially impactful activities…
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Our partnership with HP in the West Balkans enables the acceleration of digital equity in the region, by creating digital hubs in the communities, enabling young people, youth workers, teachers, and disadvantaged groups to access certified courses and experience the marvels of the STEAM opportunities. Learn more. In this article, we want to share some…
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We are excited to launch the Call for Participants for Consultants Training within the project “Measuring Impact: with, for and by youth organisations” (MIYO). The training will take place 20-24 September 2023 in Brussels, Belgium and the participants will be equipped with specific and soft skills so as to be able to provide support in…
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INTRODUCTION Building upon the YMCA Europe Response elaborated in the immediate aftermath of the eruption of a full-scale war in Ukraine; guided by the extensive experience and know-how in conflict transformation work, the “Roots for Peace” project especially considered; and In its pursuit to meet the emerging needs of those affected by the wars in…
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We are glad to report some insights from the presentation of the launch of “European Digital Youth Work Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide for Youth Workers and Educators”, presented in Brussels, Belgium on April 26th, at Zweig Visitors Centre of the European Parliament. The event was organised by YMCA Europe, part of the ”AlwaysON for Youth” Erasmus+ project,…
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The YMCA Europe Annual Report 2022 has just been released, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the organization’s activities and achievements over the past year. The report covers a wide range of topics, including youth empowerment, community development, crisis response, social inclusion, and advocacy. Empowering Young People, Building Inclusive Communities, and Responding to Crises…
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In collaboration with HP, the YMCA initiative in the West Balkans is bringing the digital education wave closer than ever before. With an extensive amount of digital skilling, training sessions and courses running locally in every YMCA organisation in the region. Through the creation of Digital Community Hubs in Kosovo, Albania, Serbia, and North Macedonia,…
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Our “Refugee Skilling and Support” project, powered by Accenture Foundation, and in partnership with YMCAs in Moldova, Slovakia, Romania, and 5 local YMCs in Ukraine has been addressing an immediate need for digital competencies, employability-skills building, legal advice, mental health support and youth work, serving beneficiaries from the communities affected by the war. For 6…
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The “Digital Education Centres in the Republic of Moldova” project, powered by HP Inc and implemented by YMCA, aims to promote digital equity among young people, refugees, and marginalized communities in Moldova. By leveraging the educational programs and institutions of YMCA, as well as youth clubs and refugee establishments, the centres are fulfilling a critical…
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On 2nd April in Suwalki, Poland took place a meeting that was a result of the “YMCA Work with Refugees” conference in Gdynia. The meeting was initiated by YMCA Lithuania because of their earlier program relationships with the City Culture Centre in Suwalki (Suwalski Dom Kultury)and the Ukrainian Society in Suwalki (a very active group…
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