Another month filled with exciting news from across the continent and beyond, as the summer camp season is kicking off, we would like to shed some light on the exciting opportunities and programs of June. From digitalisation to initiatives in the field of peace-building, as well as creating community-led events, aligned with the pillars of…
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YMCA at Forum Europa events: bridging policy dialogue and innovation in Brussels. Forum Europa is a leading platform based in Brussels, dedicated to fostering dialogue and collaboration on key policy issues within the European Union. Known for organizing high-profile events, conferences, and forums, Forum Europa brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to discuss and…
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Summer is here, and as the temperatures rise, the Camp Europe team also reaches the busiest (and exciting!) period of the year. After months of fundraising, planning, and strategizing, Camp Europe 2024 is ready to commence. YMCA Europe has received 27 proposals from partner organisations all over Europe. Based on technical recommendations, the YMCA Europe…
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Empowering Communities: YMCA’s Collaborative Journey Towards Digital Equity YMCA, powered by HP, continues to drive change by promoting digitalization and IT skills, ensuring equity in our ever-evolving digital world. Our partnerships are integral to this mission. We diligently research and select partners who embody integrity, passion, and commitment. We are honoured to work with diverse…
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The National Camp Counselor Training by YMCA Ukraine brought together in Lutsk (May 24 to 26), camp leaders from various YMCA branches across the country and has left a lasting impression on its participants. According to their feedback, several sessions stood out as particularly impactful and enjoyable. Here are some of the main sessions that…
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Strengthening Youth Empowerment: YMCA Kosovo’s Meeting with Prime Minister Mr. Albin Kurti. The meeting focused on discussing various activities of YMCA Kosovo and its partnerships across Europe, including representatives from Ulster University in Ireland who were present at the meeting. The mixed delegation emphasized the importance of youth work, research, and peacebuilding. The conversation naturally…
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YMCA Community Digital Hubs and HP Partnership: A Month of Impact and Engagement in Kosovo. The past month has been a vibrant and productive period for YMCA Kosovo, with young people actively participating in their three digital hubs located in Prishtina, Peja, and Gjakova. Alongside their engagement, YMCA Kosovo has conducted numerous awareness and community…
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YMCA Europe is pleased to share that its signature programme Leadership Academy will continue in 2025 with the 7th cohort! European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe has approved the co-funding of the project “Bridging Cultures: from personal transformation to community development”! The aim of the project is to enable young people and youth…
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Empowering Ukrainian Refugees through Technology: The YMCA Resource and Development Centre in Moldova In today’s digital age, the ability to navigate technology effectively is crucial for personal and professional development. This principle is at the heart of the YMCA Resource and Development Centre’s mission in Chisinau, Moldova, where we are honored to provide resources, assistence…
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Discover How YMCA Romania’s Community Garden is Transforming Lives and Communities. The story of YMCA Romania’s Community Garden began two years ago with their participation in the ActiveCollective K2 Strategic Partnership. This collaboration includes the Olde Vechte Foundation from the Netherlands, Pioneers of Change from Austria, Piedzivojuma Gars from Latvia, Hopeland from Greece, Dobrovolnické Centrum…
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