Between 7–12 April 2025, 29 young leaders from 19 organisations gathered in Bugibba, Malta, for the first International Activity of the Leadership Academy: Bridging Cultures. The training offered a hands-on exploration of cultural identities, their influence on behaviours and relationships, and their impact on community life – essential foundations for designing relevant and inclusive social…
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During our recent visit to ΧΑΝΘ – YMCA Thessaloniki, we had the immense pleasure of experiencing first-hand the vibrant life, impactful programmes, and pioneering initiatives that continue to position this YMCA as a cornerstone of community development in Greece. One of the highlights of our visit was the live sessions held at the YMCA-HP Digital…
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The YMCA movement joined millions of people around the world in mourning and honouring Pope Francis, who returned to the Home of the Father last week. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, widely admired as a Pope of peace, humility, and compassion, leaves behind a profound legacy of reconciliation, global solidarity, and tireless advocacy for the dignity of…
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The “Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact” International Activity will see participants travel to Brussels between the 8th and 14th of September 2025 to develop their skills in community engagement and advocacy in an international, cooperative environment, at the heart of European policy. Participants will explore how their communities can be the source of…
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The YMCA Europe’s National General Secretaries (NGS) Forum is a platform that brings together the national leaders of YMCA organizations across Europe. The purpose of the forum is to provide a space for national general secretaries to exchange knowledge, discuss best practices, and collaborate on strategic initiatives that will strengthen the YMCA movement in Europe.…
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From October 2022 till December 2024, YMCA supported by Accenture Foundation, provided skilling and employment opportunities, mental health support and integration assistance to Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) from four European countries: Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Slovakia. “Refugee Skilling and Support” was more than a title for this project, it…
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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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