True leadership and a commitment to peace are not measured when times are easy. They are forged and proven when the world falls apart. For those of us who have walked the long path of peacebuilding in Europe, David Melkumyan from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) stands as a profound testament to resilience and courage. Our shared journey […]
We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) session held in Tbilisi, Georgia last March is finally here! It was an incredible week of learning, cross-border dialogue and strengthening our commitment to peacebuilding across Europe. Our participants shared stories, challenged perspectives and built a community dedicated to […]
From April 15 to 19, 2026, the charming landscape at YMCA Camp Brevik in Sweden came alive with 87 dedicated camping professionals and enthusiasts from 19 countries across Europe and the United States that came together for YMCA Europe “Campacity” Conference – within Camp Europe project and to mark a crucial moment in the strategic […]
YMCA Europe is announcing a fourth round of funding opportunities within the framework of “Camp Europe” project initiative for 2026. INTRODUCTION The overall aim of “Camp Europe” is to build resilience amongst children and young people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe (Ukraine especially considered), to this end offering a safe […]
On March 28, 2026 the official chartering ceremony of Yerevan Y Service Club was held in Armenia involving twelve newly joined members along with the Regional Director of Y’s Men Denmark Kristian Helms and the President of Y’s Men Aulum Denmark Birgit K. Jakobsen. The club was established to create a fellowship for individuals affiliated […]
From March 15 to 21, 2026, the historic city of Tbilisi, Georgia served as a host for the next generation of peacebuilders. The Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) successfully held its second session, bringing together over 20 young leaders from 10 European countries. Building on the foundation laid during their first meeting in Dresden, Germany, […]
After the first session in November 2025, the Drivers of Democracy Project, a joint initiative of YMCA Ukraine and Kiev University Politechnical Institute Department of Sociology and Law, brought together again 26 students and youth activists, as well as four project leaders. They are all interested in learning about applied conflict transformation, so today’s discussion […]
On March 6, 2026, Y’s Men International (YMI) Region Denmark hosted a virtual induction meeting for the inaugural Yerevan Y Service Club. The meeting aimed to introduce YMI’s mission and history while providing the mentorship and encouragement necessary to establish the club’s foundation and define its purpose within the local context. The session commenced with […]
The latest edition of Roots Ecosystem Quarterly, Issue #23, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in October, November, December 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.
We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) session held in Dresden, Germany last October is finally here! It was an incredible week of learning, cross-border dialogue and strengthening our commitment to peacebuilding across Europe. From exploring the historical lessons of Dresden to developing practical tools for […]
