General Assembly 2026
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YMCA Wishaw Launches Ambitious Esports Programme Across Scotland and Ireland
YMCA Wishaw, with coordination led by Emma Williamson, is spearheading an exciting new esports initiative that will engage young people across multiple YMCAs in Scotland and Ireland. The project combines digital inclusion, personal development, and youth empowerment through structured esports education and competition. The initiative involves YMCAs in Wishaw, Kilmarnock, Glenrothes, Bellshill, Tayside, and Larne…
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Campacity 2026
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PulseZ: Youth Communicating the Future in Setubal
The local event of the PulseZ at YMCA Setúbal, in Portugal, took place on May 31 at YMCA Camp Alambre and June 7 at the Setúbal School of Tourism and Hospitality empowering their incredible young participants and media enthusiasts. PulseZ is a European initiative that promotes media literacy and civic participation among young people. This…
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YMCA Signature Programme “Leadership Academy” will continue in 2026!
YMCA Europe Leadership Academy 2026 will continue with the project “Subjects Matter: autonomous leaders for impactful and sustainable civil society spaces”. The project was approved and will be co-funded by the European Youth Foundation. The signature programme “YMCA Leadership Academy” has been taking place since 2017, and has prepared near 150 young leaders leading a change…
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YMCA Gjakova (Kosovo) Celebrates Community and Digital Growth
On 14 June, the YMCA Gjakova team proudly joined the city’s Freedom Parade, walking alongside local organisations, sports clubs, and first responders. With around 30 members, staff, and volunteers wearing Powered by HP shirts, the YMCA presence not only celebrated the spirit of unity but also highlighted a shared commitment to digital upskilling and future-ready…
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“eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres”: A New Model for Refugee Integration and Community Empowerment
The project “eDU Hubs and Mobile Centers” (EHMC) was launched by the face-to-face Consortium meeting in Baia Mare, Romania 3-6 June 2025. The project is led by YMCA Romania, with YMCA Slovakia, YMCA Germany, YMCA Europe as partners being co-funded by the European Union through the ESF+ Social Innovation+ initiative and by Accenture Foundation. The “eDU…
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Digital Community Hubs in Albania
As part of the HP-YMCA Digital Hubs initiative, supported by HP HOPE devices, YMCA Albania is advancing digital inclusion in partnership with local NGOs and community centres. Through hubs established in Tirana, Durrës, Elbasan, Berat, Kuçovë, Cërrik, Pogradec, Korçë, Shkodër, Vorë, Bërxullë, and Preza, individuals and families gain access to technology, knowledge, and support in…
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YMCA Engages in High-Level EU Dialogue on Intergenerational Fairness
YMCA Europe, represented by Dragoș Tarța, our Advocacy Lead, proudly took part in a pivotal dialogue with EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef, the first-ever Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport. The exchange focused on critical themes such as equity, digitalisation, and sustainability, contributing to the development of the European Union’s upcoming Intergenerational Fairness Strategy,…
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YMCA Contributes to Shaping the Future of Youth Work
YMCA Europe proudly participated in the 4th European Youth Work Convention, held in Valletta, Malta from 27 to 30 May 2025. This key event marked another step in YMCA’s long-standing commitment to empowering young people, fostering inclusion, and contributing to youth policy development across Europe. Organised under the theme “Youth Work Xcelerate,” the Convention brought…
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