The 11th NGS Forum in Den Dolder, hosted by YMCA Nederlands on the 22-25th October has been a truly eye opening event – from connecting with secretary generals from across our movement to understanding and embracing YMCA Vision 2030. The main theme of the forum has been the celebration of our diversity, resilience, and collectively…
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Empowering Integration through Sports: YMCA Europe Mission in Poland and MONSTERS Warszawa’s Inspiring Journey For the second consecutive year, YMCA Europe Mission in Poland and MONSTERS Warszawa – a sports club dedicated to children – has been passionately driving forward its Polish-Ukrainian integration program. This endeavor stands as a shining testament to the collective commitment,…
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During October 17-18, Warsaw held an offline meeting of the participants of the Field group of Ukraine*, finally in person, after a long period of online meetings. In addition to the Ukrainian team together with President Oksana Yaremenko, Secretary General Viktor Serbulov and Board Member Alina Revenko, the meeting was attended by representatives of YMCA…
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On the 12th of October, our representatives began their journey to visit and meet the team at YMCA Serbia, reconnect, share stories and be inspired by the incredible sessions at the local Digital Community Hub. The Hub is located in the town of Backi Petrovac, Vojvodina region. Powered by HP, the YMCA established their digital…
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From the 13th-16th of October, our representatives have been present at the West Balkan Initiative meeting, hosted by YMCA Kosovo. The program sessions were designed around the integration of the mission, and vision of the participating YMCAs from North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo and Serbia – and the establishment of a bright and flourishing future together…
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YMCA Malta presents Ego Sum: Redefining Homelessness – Beyond Labels, Unveiling Humanity’s Collective Identity. After a year of interviewing 50 individuals who have experienced homelessness, including migrants and refugees living in their shelters and those supported in the community, YMCA Malta has launched the Multi-Venue Exhibition, “Ego Sum: The Face of Homelessness.” Over several years…
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From October 4th to 5th, we had the privilege of being hosted at the European Committee of the Regions for the ‘All Together for European Elections 2024‘ event. This event was organized by the Directorate-General for Communication of the European Parliament, specifically the Youth Outreach Unit, Civil Society Outreach Unit, Cultural Outreach Unit, and Strategic…
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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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