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 […]
On December 25, 2025 the YMCA Generation Next team in Armenia organized its annual evaluation meeting. The gathering was also an opportunity to invite members of the inaugural Roots & Next Y Service Club tied to the Y’s Men International (YMI), and celebrate the holiday season among the community. The event commenced with opening remarks […]
What does creating something with your hands mean to you? This was the question posed to women standing at the end of their Batik class journey, women who had been displaced, uprooted, and forced to rebuild their lives from uncertainty. For many, the answer was not only about art. It was about reclaiming purpose, restoring […]
YMCA Georgia held an annual evaluation meeting at the YMCA Camp Orange during the past weekend. This gathering brought together the dedicated core team, including current young leaders and scholarship recipients from the YMCA Europe Generation Next project. The synergy created by this diverse group highlighted the organization’s commitment to developing future leadership and ensuring […]
In September of 2025, the YMCA Generation Next Scholarship holders Elene Hovsepyan and Kristine Hovsepyan had a chance to participate in the “Community Solutions Hub: From Issues to Impact” in Brussels, Belgium. Organized by the YMCA European Youth Representative Network (EYRN) and co-funded by the European Youth Foundation, the five-day program brought together 30 young […]
I think true leadership is not taught, but unlocked. My growth as a leader, from YMCA Europe Generation Next to the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), is a perfect example. This path quickly helped my work as a citizen and my academic journey. Generation Next started things for me and showed me why I wanted to […]
We are pleased to announce that YMCA Europe is now accepting applications from interested YMCA organizations for the “Campacity” Camp Capacity Building Conference in 2026. The event forms part of the broader “Camp Europe” project and will be hosted in Sweden this time. You can find the full conference details and the application form below. […]
Intro to Conflict Transformation for Ukrainian Youth Activists Drivers of Democracy Project, a joint initiative of YMCA Ukraine and Kiev University Politechnical Institute Department of Sociology and Law, brought together 28 students and youth activists, as well as four project leaders, interested in learning about applied conflict transformation and ways they could deal with conflict-related […]
The latest edition of Roots Ecosystem Quarterly, Issue #22, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in July, August, September 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.
The latest activity of the YMCA Europe Roots for Peace project at Peace Work Institute Session in Dresden on October 27 – November 02, 2025 was a significant milestone, bringing together participants from 11 countries on a journey focused on conflict resolution, peace-building and reconciliation. The session was marked by high-level engagement, insightful modules and […]
