We are excited to announce the successful completion and finalisation of our Theory of Change (ToC) document for the eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres (EHMC) project. This is a foundational milestone, as the ToC serves as our strategic roadmap, articulating why change is needed, what change is desired, and how the EHMC model will achieve…
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Strengthening Community Leaders: “Capa-City Building” Training of the eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres (EHMC) Project, organised on the18-21 October 2025 in Bratislava, Slovakia. We are reflecting on an incredible two days in Bratislava as 13 leaders from our eDU Hubs and Mobile Centres (from Germany, Slovakia, and Romania) came together for an impactful capacity-building training…
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The visit to Moldova has proved to be a great opportunity to witness first-hand the impact that YMCA plays in bridging the gap between the country’s communities and digital opportunities. Through their extensive network of partner educational institutions, volunteers and organizations, YMCA Moldova is able to proudly present itself as the country’s lead actor in…
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On 9 October, we had the pleasure of visiting two centres of YMCA Spain in Zaragoza. They provide a wide range of services and programmes supporting the most vulnerable communities, especially young people. Together with International Protection Programme Coordinator Raúl Lostal, we explored the centre dedicated to the International Protection Programme, learning how the team…
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On 6–7 October, we were delighted to take part in the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy (YEPA) Summit held in Brussels. This initiative, led by the OECD and the European Commission, provides a space to strengthen youth entrepreneurship across Europe. The summit marked the presentation of the first results from two years of research on the realities and opportunities…
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Over the past 4 months, YMCA has significantly advanced its position as a leading voice for youth rights across Europe, ensuring that young people’s wellbeing is central to governance and policymaking. Through a tailored approach, balancing high-level advocacy, strategic engagement, and profile building, our organization is an emerging powerhouse in shaping the European approach to…
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The YSPACE Forum for Journalism and Youth Activity in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, brought together nearly 100 young participants eager to explore how journalism can become a powerful tool for civic engagement and social change. The day began with a warm welcome from Antoaneta Yankabakova, Executive Director of YMCA Gabrovo, who set the tone for a day…
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The PulseZ event in Arad, Romania, vividly showcased the power of young voices as catalysts for dialogue and media innovation. Taking place on the 17th of September, this dynamic gathering brought together more than 130 passionate young people eager to delve into the impact of media on society and to develop their skills as emerging…
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In a media landscape more diverse than ever, PulseZ continues to empower young people to become the voices of their community, developing their skills as content creators and journalists, all while building a more resilient and democratic Europe. The PulseZ event hosted by YMCA Romania demonstrated just that: that young voices are opinion vectors in…
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From 27 September to 1 October, YMCA Europe joined forces with YMCA France and several local organisations to explore new opportunities shaping the future of our communities. Hosted at YMCA Gard Pont d’Avignon, the workshop brought together youth leaders, educators, and community representatives to discuss how technology, education, and inclusion can work hand in hand…
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