We are proud to share with you the YMCA Europe Annual Report 2024 – a reflection of our shared journey throughout the year. In the face of complex challenges, our movement continued to grow stronger, more united and more impactful. This report highlights the achievements of our members, partners, volunteers and staff who, together, brought…
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Launching of the eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres project in the framework of ESF + Social Innovation + Initiative Federatia Young Men`s Christian Associations Romania (YMCA ROMANIA), as coordinator, together with Alliance Europeenne des YMCA (YMCA EUROPE), YMCA na SLOVENSKU (YMCA SLOVAKIA), CVJM-Gesamtverband in Deutschland e. V. (YMCA GERMANY), as partners, announce the start of…
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YMCA Schlesische Oberlausitz continues to empower youth through meaningful volunteering opportunities across Saxony, Germany. With over a decade of experience as both a sending and hosting organisation for individual voluntary service under the European Union programmes, the association is now recruiting new volunteers for several impactful projects starting this year. The 2 (two) volunteering positions…
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Empowering Moldova’s Teachers for the Digital Age: YMCA and HP IDEA Programme Marks Major Milestone In a significant step toward modernising education in Moldova, YMCA Moldova celebrated the graduation of 147 teachers from 17 educational institutions in Chișinău, who successfully completed the HP IDEA (Innovation and Digital Education Academy). The ceremony, held on 6 April,…
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YMCA and YWCA Denmark have announced the appointment of Gritt Rhinstrøm as their new Secretary General, effective August 1, 2025. A long-time leader in the organisation and a passionate advocate for youth and volunteerism, Gritt steps into the role following a thorough recruitment process and with a clear vision for the future. Gritt is no…
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Are you passionate about bringing positive change to your community? Do you want to learn more about how you can transform the ideas and experiences of those around you into practical solutions through advocacy and action? Then the “Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact” International Activity is for you! This workshop-based international activity is…
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As spring has come once again, the month of March has also brought many noteworthy events for our movement! Transformative initiatives for communities, meaningful visits and new opportunities for young people to bring positive change as active citizens have been just some of the highlights of this month. Together, we have once more made concrete…
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As part of our ongoing effort to better understand and highlight the grassroots impact of YMCA movements across the continent, we recently had the opportunity to connect online with the team from YMCA Gard Pont d’Avignon, based in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, near the historic city of Avignon in southern France. Founded in 1967 by Karl Bühler, the…
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Despite challenging circumstances, local YMCA organizations in Ukraine continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability. Not only have they sustained their activities, but they have also expanded their reach, addressing the pressing needs of local communities, including the integration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) into new environments. In this context, the partnership with HP led by…
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From the 16-19th of March, our Partnerships and Communications department had the chance to pay a visit to the national office of YMCA Sweden‘s National office in Stockholm, as well as connect and explore the ongoing initiatives the team at KFUM Central is developing, as well as the activities designed to support youth, innovations, and…
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