In 2024, YMCA Europe made significant strides in reinforcing the capacity and sustainability of its National Movements through a diverse range of structured interventions, tools, and collaborations. The full report for 2024 is available here. Health Assessment Thirteen National Movements received personalised feedback through the 2024 Health Assessment process. This foundational tool continues to guide…
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Have you ever wondered how the YMCA is empowering young people across Europe to share their stories and shape the future? By collaborating with partner organisations from across the continent, we provide young people with the tools, skills, and platforms they need to advocate for the issues that matter most to them and their communities.…
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The growth and development of our movement within our digital initiative continues by accelerating equity in the field of digital upskilling and STEAM within the Communities of Ukraine – one YMCA hub at a time! From February 28th to March 3rd, we gathered in Lutsk, Ukraine for a milestone event—the HP with YMCA Digital Hub…
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As part of the Polish-Ukrainian integration program initiated by YMCA Europe in 2022, the camp gathered between the 2nd and 8th of February 2025, 25 young martial artists from MONSTERS club in Warsaw, offering them a unique opportunity to refine their skills, embrace new challenges, and connect with one another. During the first week of…
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In a significant step forward for youth advocacy, YMCA Europe proudly participated in the prestigious Commissioner Policy Dialogues this past week. Represented by our colleague Dragos Tarța (our advocacy lead participating in democratic processes through our dedicated platform, the European Youth Representative Network – EYRN), YMCA Europe engaged in high-level discussions with Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner…
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The Global National General Secretaries (NGS) Forum, organised by World YMCA, and hosted by YMCA Germany in Düsseldorf, from 16th to 20th February has been a great journey of developing synergies and shaping a joint strategy across our worldwide movement. The program has been an insightful experience for the leadership our our European and worldwide…
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From 5-7 February, we had the opportunity to visit YMCA Scotland to learn more about their work with young people and communities across the country. YMCA Scotland operates as a federated model, bringing together 28 locally autonomous YMCAs, each tailored to meet the unique needs of their local communities while affiliating with the national movement.…
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This year, YMCA Europe saw significant growth across our online platforms, reaching and engaging more people than ever. With a diverse content strategy and a focus on video and storytelling, our outreach and interaction surged. From social media to our website and newsletters, we strengthened connections across our global community. As we celebrate these milestones,…
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YMCA Setúbal in Portugal is inviting applications for its International Summer Camp Counsellor Programme at YMCA Camp Alambre, set in the stunning Arrábida Natural Park. This opportunity is open to young people aged 18-29 who have a good command of English and ideally have experience in summer camps. Selected counsellors will engage in outdoor education,…
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The ”From Ideas to Actions: Digital Hubs, Gaming and Community Impact” Event, hosted by YMCA Slovakia, was an opportunity for representatives of 22 national movements to connect and the valuable tech sector partners of our European movement. Since 2022, we have joined forces with HP Inc. to equip young individuals with the tools and digital…
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