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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On the 22nd of March, YMCA Europe’s representative, Dragoș Tarța, commenced his activity within his new mandate as a member of the Advisory Council on Youth. Attending the committee’s meeting, as well the meeting of the Joint Council on Youth, he championed social rights and engaged meaningfully in the policy processes that shape the lives…
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On 19 March, YMCA Europe hosted the YMCA AI Sprint – Digital Learning Day, a European-wide initiative designed to boost AI literacy among YMCA staff, volunteers and young leaders within the HP-YMCA Digital Hubs. The event brought together 35 YMCA organisations across Europe, with more than 726 participants registering to take the Introduction to Artificial…
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1. YMCA Romania acted as a Champion movement, paving the way for the structured Organisational Development Process not only in Europe but across the whole Global YMCA. Movement Strengthening represents one of the core strategic priorities of YMCA Europe, supporting National Movements in becoming more resilient, effective, and future-oriented organisations. This approach is grounded in…
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