From 21st–24th May, practitioners from 10 local and national YMCAs across Europe and Japan gathered in Brussels for the 4th Conference on YMCA work with refugees and migrants. “The intense and honest exchanges about our work with refugees and migrants gave me both encouragement and new perspectives. I returned to Japan with renewed energy and…
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Developed by FounderZ, in collaboration with Microsoft, the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence free course helps YMCA teams across Europe unlock the power of AI – starting with their own work. Artificial Intelligence is no longer something of the future – it’s changing our world today. From how we communicate to how we solve problems, AI…
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Over the past three months, with strategic support from HP, YMCA has significantly expanded its digital impact, reaching over 181,000 direct beneficiaries across 15 countries in more than 400 hubs. The YMCA Digital Hubs continue to deliver critical digital literacy, tech education, and social empowerment programmes tailored to the real needs of diverse communities. From…
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From 22–25 May, YMCA Europe brought together over 120 delegates from across the continent for its General Assembly 2025 under the theme ‘Agora – Active Citizenship – Education for Participation’. Held at Full Circle House in Brussels, this year’s Assembly marked a powerful convergence of governance, youth leadership, and international cooperation — all in the…
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Young people took the lead and spotlight the PulseZ local Event organised by YMCA Thessaloniki, Greece, in a vibrant imitative, by iconic White Tower square, on May 3rd. The 17th edition of Play – Act MotiON, organized under the umbrella of PulseZ Platform, brought together hundreds of young people who didn’t just plan the day—they…
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YMCA Serbia is accelerating digital inclusion by expanding its Digital Hub activities to Belgrade and Novi Sad, the country’s two largest cities. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes supported by HP, the YMCA is reaching new communities with free digital education, career-focused training, and future-ready skills for young people and youth workers. Recently, YMCA Serbia…
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We are proud to announce that YMCA Europe is one of the partners of the newly launched OASIS Project, an EU-funded initiative aimed at promoting mindful digital consumption and enhancing digital well-being among young people across Europe. As our lives become increasingly digital, young people face new mental, emotional, and physical challenges. The OASIS Project…
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YMCA is proud to announce that Dragos Tarța has been elected to the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of Europe. This important milestone reflects our shared commitment to building a more inclusive, democratic, and just Europe – one where young people are not only heard but actively shaping the policies that affect their…
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YMCA’s participation in the European Youth Forum’s General Assembly, held in Brussels on the 9th and 10th of May brough us an amazing opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to young people’s rights and wellbeing, as well as to building strong communities. In addition, connecting with our colleagues from the European youth sector is always an…
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YMCA Gard Pont d’Avignon, a long-standing youth centre in southern France, has recently expanded its digital capabilities thanks to a donation of 46 refurbished laptops received through the HP HOPE initiative. The devices are already being set up by young leaders and will be made available to participants aged 12 to 25 through the organisation’s…
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