Despite the immense challenges Ukraine continues to face, YMCA’s Digital Hubs have become safe and hopeful spaces where young people, families and educators build skills, confidence and connection. Through the HP Digital Equity initiative, YMCA Ukraine has developed a powerful national network of 17 Digital Hubs, each adapting to the needs of its community while…
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YMCA Europe is excited to announce a new partnership with the Faculty of European Studies at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in connecting academic excellence with practical experience in youth advocacy and European policy work. Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca is one of Romania’s most prestigious and internationally recognised academic…
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Strengthening YMCA collaboration across Europe through Nordic engagements: expanding cooperation in sport, youth work, advocacy and project development through coordinated meetings in Sweden and Finland. Between 24–26 November, Marius Pop, Executive Secretary for Communications and Partnerships, and Jessica Woitalla, Project Manager, visited Stockholm for the second meeting of the emerging B4 Initiative, a growing network…
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On Friday 28th, YMCA Europe took part in Building Bridges, an event organised by IFM-SEI (International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International) focused on supporting youth organisations and NGOs as they navigate today’s challenging environment, from funding limitations to staff burnout. Throughout this one-day gathering, we explored the struggles many organisations are currently facing, including…
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YMCA continues its commitment to amplifying youth voices at the heart of European policymaking within the European Parliament initiatives. Representatives Olga Lukina and Dragoș Tarța took part in the Youth Network Event at the European Parliament, where they joined fellow youth leaders and institutional representatives to discuss how to further empower young people as active…
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At a time when democratic values across Europe face both new challenges and new opportunities, YMCA reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people to be active citizens and changemakers. Represented by Dragoș Tarța, Advocacy Officer and Policy Coordinator, YMCA Europe proudly joined the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum on 19 November 2025, an initiative that unites…
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From 18–20 November, we joined World YMCA at Impact Week 2025 in Malmö, one of Europe’s leading forums for mobilising capital and innovation for social and environmental progress. Hosted by Impact Europe, the event brought together impact investors, foundations, corporates, policymakers and practitioners committed to driving positive change for people and planet. YMCA’s role: Co-leading…
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The 12th National General Secretaries Forum brought together 24 leaders from across Europe in Helsinki from 10–12 November, hosted with warmth and vision by YMCA Finland. Twenty-one National General Secretaries joined in person, with additional colleagues participating online, making the gathering both dynamic and inclusive, following and ambitious agenda put together by a diverse planning…
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YMCA took part in this year’s European Education and Skills Summit, where representatives Jessica Woitalla and Dragoș Tarța joined experts and policymakers to explore new directions for education and training across the continent. The event highlighted Europe’s vision for competitive and inclusive learning systems, better professional training, and future-proof skills development, affirming the EU’s ongoing…
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Last week, YMCA Europe had the opportunity to participate in the European Youth Forum’s General Assembly, held on the 7th and 8th of November at the Kandersteg International Scout Center in Switzerland. Represented by our colleagues Dragos Tarta (YMCA Europe) and Mark Healy (YMCA Ireland), our presence at the General Assembly reaffirms our firm commitment…
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