Have you ever considered how young people can be change-makers in the modern digital age, and how policy and advocacy work in a digital-first world? This is what we explored at a fantastic event led by Microsft in Brussels. On the 1st of October, we had the great opportunity to attend “Young Leaders for Democracy…
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This October, we’re launching the “Break the Silence! Speak Up for Mental Health” campaign, an initiative created by young leaders from the European Youth Representation Network (EYRN) during their recent in-person gathering in Salderuo, Spain. In this meeting, 27 youth advocates from over 14 national YMCA movements came together to discuss and design campaigns that…
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Welcome to the Break the Silence! Speak Up for Mental Health campaign, created by young leaders from the European Youth Representation Network (EYRN). As part of our larger EYRN: Beyond Borders, Building Change Project, this campaign aims to break the stigma around discussing mental health, especially in the lead-up to World Mental Health Day on…
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At one of the Forum Europa Events, we had the privilege to meet with a young Member of the European Parliament from Germany, and this led to a great conversation and steps towards connecting with a representative who truly values a progressive approach to leadership and youth voices. Lukas Sieper is a German politician and…
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We are on a mission of accelerating digital equity with HP, and our initiatives of connecting with local organisations in Belgium have been a great step forward in our journey, especially when working with incredibly committed organisations like Close the Gap Circular. This September, we had the pleasure of connecting with Peter Manderick, General Manager…
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Building on its long history of delivering outdoor programs, Greenhill YMCA not only provides opportunities and encouragement for individuals but also for volunteers, fostering growth and development in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Every January and every September Greenhill YMCA recruits volunteers to broaden their experiences and take on new challenges in pursuit of a…
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Paradise in the Carpathians: a transformative journey of personal growth, confidence, and lifelong friendships through the YMCA Summer Camp, within the Camp Europe Programme Framework. A camp is more than just a vacation; it’s a chance to discover new qualities within yourself, overcome personal challenges, and step outside your comfort zone. The YMCA’s Paradise in…
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This year’s Y Leader Camp, organized by YMCA Zdolbuniv with support from YMCA Europe as part of the Camp Europe Programme, successfully brought together 23 children, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable youth. The camp, held at Sand Lake in Volyn, also included three coaches and two mentors. The camp provided six days of…
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“Grow from Roots” served as both the title and guiding theme of a residential camp held in the Zhytomyr region, organized within the framework of the YMCA Camp Europe 2024 programme. Young people in Ukraine—children, teenagers, and young adults—are currently facing constant stress. Living under the threat of war, many wake and sleep to the…
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YMCA Moldova proudly hosted its first overnight camp, Dignity Camp 2.0, from August 21 to 30, 2024, under the Camp Europe 2024 framework. This transformative event brought together 30 Ukrainian and Moldovan participants for an experience that blended fun, self-development, and leadership training in a supportive environment. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and…
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