On 14 April 2026, in Stockholm, global partners of YMCA Ukraine convened for a strategic gathering focused on reinforcing collective efforts and shaping the next phase of impact in Ukraine. Representatives from across Europe and North America came together with a shared purpose: to strengthen support not only for today’s realities, but for a resilient…
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Over the past year, YMCA Romania’s Digital Hubs have grown into a nationwide network of 9–11 hubs, including fixed locations and a mobile unit reaching underserved communities across cities such as Baia Mare, Bucharest, Cluj, Arad, and beyond. Between November 2025 and January 2026 alone, the hubs reached over 9,500 participants, spanning ages 10 to…
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We are happy to announce that Mark Healy is running on behalf of YMCA Europe for election to the Board of the European Youth Forum. Mark’s candidacy represents a significant step forward for the YMCA movement’s engagement at the European level, and we are confident that his values, experience, and commitment to young people make…
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From 28 March to 1 April 2026, YMCA leaders gathered in Italy for the European Sport Seminar (VAPS), supported by Erasmus+. The event brought together participants from Italy, Finland, Kosovo, Serbia, Sweden, Ukraine, and Denmark. This European Sport YMCA (ESY) initiative built on prior gatherings, such as the first VAPS training in Denmark, to empower…
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YMCA Europe is pleased to present the Annual Report 2025, reflecting a year of coordinated action, strengthened partnerships and growing impact across the continent. In a context marked by ongoing social and humanitarian challenges, YMCA Europe continued to consolidate its role as a platform for youth development, digital inclusion and community support. Working through its…
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How do we turn social innovation into a life-changing reality? Last week in Vilnius, YMCA Europe and YMCA Germany joined over 100 leaders at the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation to discuss the future of refugee integration. Representing our movement, Eliza and Lukas shared a powerful message: Integration is an investment in our collective…
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In 2025, nearly 10,000 people across Belgium gained access to digital skills, tools, and opportunities that can change the course of their lives. Through a growing network of digital hubs and strong collaborations between global technology leaders and local organisations, digital inclusion is no longer an ambition—it is becoming a reality. At YMCA Europe, closing…
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On 27 March, YMCA Europe’s representative, Dragoș Tarța, took part in the Youth Policy Dialogue on Housing at the Berlaymont building in Brussels, engaging directly with European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen and representatives of the European Commission’s Housing Task Force. The dialogue brought together young people from across Europe to discuss the rapidly worsening…
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The ESG Leadership Training & Seminar is an international camp designed for scouts – young leaders, who want to learn, connect, and bring new energy back to their local groups. During a few inspiring days at a traditional Czech riverside camp, participants will explore leadership in practice through many interactive workshops, outdoor challenges, group discussions,…
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Across Europe and beyond, youth work is evolving. As young people increasingly live, learn and connect in digital spaces, youth organisations are rethinking how they engage, support and empower them in this changing environment. In this shift, Larne YMCA offers a strong, practical example of how digital youth work can be embedded in everyday practice.…
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