This August has been filled with the excitement of the summer camp programs, connecting young people from every corner of Europe, and building the YMCA leaders of tomorrow. This Newsletter marks the beginning of a new chapter in our digitalisation journey, peace-building initiatives, and development of programmes like Youth Unify, European Youth Workers Camp, and…
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Camp HarmonY: a journey of youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and cultural connections through international summer camps within the framework of “Camp Europe” programme. “My name is Peggy, and I work as the Day Camp Director at YMCA Camp Duncan, one of the greatest summer camps in America (although I may be a little biased, as I…
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Camp Europe is a YMCA Europe signature programme aimed at building resilience among people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe. During the summer of 2024, YMCA in the Czech Republic hosted three main camps within the Camp Europe programme, all planned and implemented with great creativity, hard work and effort. Of…
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Our “Refugee Skilling and Support” project (Phase II), funded by Accenture Foundation, and in partnership with YMCAs in Moldova, Slovakia, Romania, and 5 local YMCs in Ukraine is addressing an immediate need for digital competencies, employability-skills building, legal advice, mental health support and youth work, serving beneficiaries from the communities affected by the war. During…
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Through its Digital Perspectives for Youth approach, YMCA Gjakova in Kosovo engages young people in various programs like Leadership, STEAM, and Headspace, all aimed at empowering and illuminating their potential and knowledge. Part of the STEAM approach, HP LIFE is playing a crucial role with 40 different online courses including communication, finance, marketing, technological proficiency,…
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Have you ever wondered how YMCA is empowering future generations of young leaders, developing capacity and strengthening the network of passionate youth workers? It all begins by Igniting their interest in making a difference in a unique context for all. The European YMCA Youth Workers Camp (the 6th edition), a wonderful initiative made possible by…
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Our collaborative initiative with HP to establish Digital Community Hubs in Albania is empowering young beneficiaries to transform their family lives by equipping them with essential digital skills for the future. The Kuçi family lives in Velabisht, a village in the Berat region. Afërdita (the mother), and her twins Dionis and Danai, were among the…
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The Generation Next project has been one of the most rewarding initiatives implemented by YMCA Georgia in partnership with YMCA Europe. Designed to ensure that socially deprived students in the South Caucasus complete their studies in Georgia and Armenia, the Generation Next project integrates co-curricular programs to support a fair and sustainable society in the…
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It is high time we hear great success stories from the YMCA Digital Community Hub in Serbia – our joint initiative of accelerating digital equity in the West Balkans, together with HP. Maja, a dynamic young leader and a student of agricultural economics, has always been passionate about community involvement and personal growth. Her journey…
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The second edition of YMCA Europe Generation Next project got off a very active start in Georgia. YMCA Georgia has identified and selected 9 participants that will be eligible for 2024-2025 scholarships in exchange for certain number of hours and general commitment to the activities of the organization throughout the year. Reflecting the true nature…
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