Greenhill YMCA has a long-standing tradition of outdoor programming, creating opportunities for both individuals and volunteers to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Summertime means Adventure Time and our Summer Initiatives provide Greenhill’s community the ideal adventure. Each week throughout July and August the team creates an experience that ensures a…
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From Agency to Action: YMCA Europe Leadership Academy “Subjects Matter”, session one | 20-26 April 2026, Kosovo, Peja The YMCA Europe Leadership Academy (YLA) 2026 held its first international activity in Kosovo, marking the beginning of a journey that will stretch across multiple countries and shape the next generation of civil society leaders across the…
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On the 24th of April, YMCA Europe was represented at the European Parliament in Brussels for the opening of European Youth Week by Advocacy Officer Dragos Tarta, alongside EYRN Members Lorna Szamosi (Greece) and Oleksandra Poklovska (Sweden). The opening ceremony marked the start of one of the most significant moments in the European youth policy…
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From April 21 to 23, YMCA Europe’s Advocacy Officer Dragos Tarta represented YMCA at the Seminar on Supporting Young People’s Critical Thinking in a Digital Age, organised by the European Union – Council of Europe Youth Partnership in Timisoara (Romania) and hosted by the Timis County Youth Foundation (FITT). The seminar brought together youth work…
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Last month, we had the opportunity to host our partners in Brussels for the second Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) of the OASIS project. Bringing everyone together at this stage of the journey was important—not only to reflect on the progress made, but to align on what comes next. More than a moment of reflection, the…
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About YMCA Europe YMCA Europe is a pan-European umbrella organisation representing and supporting a network of national YMCAs across the continent. Through our members, we reach and empower millions of young people in local communities, delivering impactful grassroots programmes that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and opportunity. Our core role is to strengthen the capacity and sustainability…
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In recent months, an important step forward has been taken in strengthening collaboration across Europe’s camp ecosystem. Following two online senior leadership meetings in March 2026, European leaders came together in Brevik, Sweden, for in-person convening, joined by colleagues from the United States. This gathering marked a key milestone in the ongoing effort to develop…
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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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