Since its inception in 2012 and with two cohorts (2012-2014, 2014-2019) of participants that passed through it, the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) sought to enroll young leaders of different backgrounds from across Europe, young people who were and are a voice and not an echo – eager to learn, to try, to grow… Like […]
Roots Peace Award 2021 Winners
It’s that special time of the year again! The time to acknowledge and celebrate our partners and supporters for the work they do, innovative ideas they develop and commitment they have shown towards the YMCA Europe Roots pursuit of peace and justice. Despite all the turmoil and difficulties caused by global pandemic, Roots stayed the […]
I am Roots: Maksym Studilko
Since its inception in 2012 and with two cohorts (2012-2014, 2014-2019) of participants that passed through it, the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) sought to enroll young leaders of different backgrounds from across Europe, young people who were and are a voice and not an echo – eager to learn, to try, to grow… Like […]
YMCA response to humanitarian crisis in Nagorno Karabakh
We all have got used to hearing news of distress and tragedy on a continuous basis…. For many they already sound like mere statistical data – without even establishing the human connection to the people that are or were behind those events… Roots has been trying hard to change this unfortunate trend – for the […]
Arsen and Maria Nikolyan – Glimpse of Real War
The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike. The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]
YMCA Europe Roots Peace Award 2021 – Call for nominations
In our pursuit to sustain and enhance peace-building initiatives across the continent, YMCA Europe is pleased to announce the second call for the Roots Peace Award. This initiative is part of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace project, with Brot fur die Welt Germany as our key funding partner. YMCA Europe member and cooperating organisations are […]
Harut Petrosyan – Glimpse of Real War
The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike. The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]
Tamar Sargsyan – Glimpse of Real War
The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike. The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]
The Fourth Roots Quarterly is Issued
We say farewell to 2020 with Quarterly 4 edition of our regular account to the Roots followers. There was a lot going on during October – December, so please check it out! The fourth Quarterly is available in pdf version here.
Srbuhi Balayan – Glimpse of Real War
The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike. The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]