Over the past 4 months, YMCA has significantly advanced its position as a leading voice for youth rights across Europe, ensuring that young people’s wellbeing is central to governance and policymaking. Through a tailored approach, balancing high-level advocacy, strategic engagement, and profile building, our organization is an emerging powerhouse in shaping the European approach to…
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The YSPACE Forum for Journalism and Youth Activity in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, brought together nearly 100 young participants eager to explore how journalism can become a powerful tool for civic engagement and social change. The day began with a warm welcome from Antoaneta Yankabakova, Executive Director of YMCA Gabrovo, who set the tone for a day…
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The PulseZ event in Arad, Romania, vividly showcased the power of young voices as catalysts for dialogue and media innovation. Taking place on the 17th of September, this dynamic gathering brought together more than 130 passionate young people eager to delve into the impact of media on society and to develop their skills as emerging…
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In a media landscape more diverse than ever, PulseZ continues to empower young people to become the voices of their community, developing their skills as content creators and journalists, all while building a more resilient and democratic Europe. The PulseZ event hosted by YMCA Romania demonstrated just that: that young voices are opinion vectors in…
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From 27 September to 1 October, YMCA Europe joined forces with YMCA France and several local organisations to explore new opportunities shaping the future of our communities. Hosted at YMCA Gard Pont d’Avignon, the workshop brought together youth leaders, educators, and community representatives to discuss how technology, education, and inclusion can work hand in hand…
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YMCA Siderno, in Italy, has hosted the PulseZ Local event dedicated to connecting sports and journalism, from June 6th to 8th, connecting its community and inspiring young content creators through its Summer League event. Focusing on sports journalism and community building, the event brought together enthusiastic young participants eager to explore how meaningful content can…
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The European YMCA movement gathered on September 30th for an Extraordinary General Assembly as agreed last May in Brussels at our regular annual meeting. After an 18 months consultation process and following the work of a Constitution Review Task Group, the new Constitution for YMCA Europe was massively supported by our member YMCAs. The new…
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Through Movement Strengthening, YMCA Europe offers one-on-one coaching sessions – supporting leaders in their daily work to drive change in YMCAs and local communities. Coaching sessions offer a unique opportunity for leaders to navigate challenging situations, helping them find their own solutions, think creatively, and see things from a new perspective. Unlike a consultation or…
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Between the 8th and 14th of September 2025, 30 young advocates from across Europe convened in Brussels, the heart of European policymaking, for the “Community Solutions Hub: from Issues to Impact” International Activity. Youth Advocacy in action: Community Solutions Hub – From Issues to Impact This landmark initiative allowed European Youth Representative Network (EYRN) members…
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eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres (EHMC) project: Survey among Ukrainian refugees indicates the need for particularised support. We are pleased to announce the completion of the Needs Assessment stage for the eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres (EHMC) project. This critical phase, which involved a detailed survey and analysis, provides the foundational data for our project’s…
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