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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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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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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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 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 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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“Help us to help others”. Become a “Friend of YMCA Europe” – this is the call behind our new fundraising campaign for the George Williams Fund (GWF), launched during the 2025 General Assembly in Brussels. The campaign is part of our vision to make YMCA Europe more financially sustainable for the future. The George Williams…
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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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