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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YMCA North Macedonia’s HP LIFE courses have seen great success, engaging students from almost every primary and secondary school in their city. Since March, the digital center has consistently facilitated these activities, with a brief dip in attendance during the summer holidays. Luka, a regular attendee at the Youth Center in Bitola, has benefited from…
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As part of our efforts to enhance digital access in Romania, YMCA is distributing headphones donated by HP to schools, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas, and youth centers to ensure access to educational resources. This initiative, supported by dedicated personnel and expertise, aims to create a positive multiplier effect within communities. Cavnic, located in…
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On June 6th, 2024, YMCA Europe hosted an insightful webinar titled “AI in the Modern World: Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Considerations.” The event featured guest speakers Léa Ichikawa, Social Impact Manager at The Digital Collective (DigiCo) Brussels, and Artur Papyan, Co-founder at CyberHUB-AM. The webinar was facilitated by Samanta Christian, YMCA Europe Partnership Officer, and…
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Here’s to another month of impactful activities and sessions, bringing us closer to our mission of supporting youth and communities in Europe and beyond. YMCA’s commitment to innovation within our European movement is evident through the collaborative efforts of our local, national, and continent-wide networks of volunteers, leaders, and colleagues. Together, we make a difference…
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As a member of the European Youth Forum (YFJ), YMCA Europe had the pleasure of being present at their annual General Assembly on 16-18 May to receive the reports and vote in the governance elections. Our organisation was represented by staff member Jessica Woitalla and a volunteer from our European Youth Representative Network (EYRN), Elina…
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