Organisational culture is the culture of people in an organisation. Many civil society organisations (CSOs) fail to prioritize organisational culture, often citing its complexity and difficulty as the primary barriers. These challenges include: It is too intangible to analyse and adjust. It is too broad, and if you decide to change it, you need to…
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Powered by HP, YMCA Romania is advancing digital equity across the country by developing innovative hubs that provide young people and communities with access to technology, skills, and opportunities to thrive in the digital era. Powered by HP, YMCAs and organisations across Romania are on a swift process of accelerating Digital Equity in the country…
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The PulseZ Community Festival in Brussels: a celebration of youth voices in media After a year of the PulseZ community growing larger and stronger, offering young people a platform for learning, sharing their communities’ stories, and developing their skills in journalism and media, one hundred young media creators from across Europe gathered in Brussels to…
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Creativity and storytelling took center stage in Slovakia as the YMCA team hosted a series of PulseZ workshops, empowering the next generation of media makers. From Bratislava to Martin, students dived into the world of video creation, transforming ideas into stories that matter. The first session of the events took place on the 27th of…
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Last month, YMCA participated in the European Youth Forum Academy, a key opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen the capacity of youth organisations across the continent. Across Europe, civil society organisations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Shrinking civic spaces, growing polarisation, and increasing external pressures are testing the ability of NGOs to stay true…
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From 26–30 October 2025, 23 participants from 16 countries gathered for the second session of YMCA Europe’s Leadership Academy – Bridging Cultures: From Personal Transformation to Community Development in YMCA Greenhill, Newcastle, Northern Ireland. Day 1 – Reconnection and Sharing Learning The opening day focused on reuniting participants and establishing a collaborative environment. Through icebreakers,…
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This past week has brought a momentous fresh start within the Ukrainian YMCA movement. An important milestone was reached this week in the history of YMCA Ukraine as the National Conference officially confirmed Victoria Trofimova as the new National General Secretary. The Conference also elected a new National Board, led by Cheverdakova Hanna as President,…
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This September and Mid-October, PulseZ made a meaningful stop in Finland, hosting three inspiring events alongside YMCA Finland, local YMCAs across the country and UN Youth of Finland. From Helsinki, to Tampere, and Turku, Youth voices matter, and they deserve to be heard. That’s the driving force behind PulseZ, an initiative by YMCA Europe that…
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Over the past week, YMCA Europe joined YMCA Ireland on a field visit across several YMCA locations in Ireland and Northern Ireland – an important opportunity to connect directly with local teams, understand their work on the ground, and explore new areas of collaboration. The visit began with YMCA Dublin, where we met staff and…
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