It was in Budapest a few years ago… We were there at European Youth Center for Roots “P.E.A.C.E.” Study Session, 35 young people from 17 European countries together in a safe space for dialogue, creativity and inspiration… Once, during the break between the sessions I went down to go out in the yard – it […]
Roots stays the course amidst the trying times that all of us have to navigate through… The Third Quarterly Issue is a concise, yet comprehensive account of Roots in action for the period of July – September 2020. Have a good read! The third Quarterly is available in pdf version here.
These testimonials from “Roof for Roots” participants acquire an extra special meaning with recent developments in South Caucasus Region… These are sincere feelings of young women and men that strive to live, love and progress together… and in peace – the only way! “Skills, fun, multicultural environment, integration, bonding, challenging & overcoming stereotypes – this […]
The preparations for the Roots International Program Festival “Be a Voice, not an Echo” to be held in cooperation with the Council of Europe at European Youth Center Budapest (EYCB) on November 29-December 05, 2020 continue in full mode – despite the uncertainty with COVID19 still gripping tight the entire European Continent. The Planning Team […]
Almost five years passed since I graduated from the Roots Peace Work Institute and today I am very proud to be chosen for the Chevening Award – one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. The scholarship will give me an opportunity to pursue my scholarly interests and study MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict at […]
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The 2020 theme is “Shaping Peace Together”. It should be within the paramount interest of the global community to contribute towards building the peace, as it represents the basis of prosperity and progress. And it is essential to address the issue […]
“Since joining the roots family almost a decade ago I’ve continued researching and practicing in the field of youth and peace work. Currently I’m in the final year of a PhD research project (Ulster University in Northern Ireland) examining how youth work practitioners in Northern Ireland orient themselves towards the politics of peace-building. The research […]
“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek Upon successful implementation of “Roof for Roots” project in August by YMCA Georgia within the framework of YMCA Europe Roots Peace Award project component, the Roots Staff Team conducted a follow-up online meeting with the group of young […]
The fourth phase of Roots got off to a flying start in early 2020 with a new project component, the Local Capacities for Peace Award receiving high engagement from all over Europe, with nominations received from the YMCAs of Artsakh, Georgia, Ukraine and Ireland. The Roots Peace Work Institute Alumni were granted the exclusive right […]
While global pandemic is still a major issue across the globe and mass gatherings are not an option in the majority of places, the Roots has been buzzing nevertheless – the digital space providing a very effective remedy for organizing a wide variety of actions that kept the project flag flying high during this challenging […]
