We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the YMCA Europe Campacity 2026 held at Camp Brevik, Sweden, last April is finally here! For the duration of four intense and action-packed days, the conference served as a high-intensity collaborative space. Bringing together the long-standing traditions of North American camping and the diverse, more […]
In 2025, Elene Hosepyan, one of the YMCA Generation Next Scholarship recipients in Armenia, was selected as a Student Council member at the American University of Armenia to advocate for the student body. This milestone was accomplished through hard work, growth and experiences shaped through her education and the Generation Next program. “I attribute this […]
Giorgi Adikashvili is a medical student and one of the recipients of the YMCA Generation Next Scholarship in Georgia. Five years ago, he attended the YMCA Georgia’s Camp Orange community project, a moment that fundamentally changed his trajectory. He realized that his values and aspirations greatly align with YMCA’s mission which evolved into a deeply […]
The application and selection process for Camp Europe 2026 has now been completed, marking another important milestone in preparing for an exciting year ahead. This year’s selection process reflected Camp Europe’s continued commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people affected by conflict and displacement. One of the key requirements for applicants was that at […]
YMCA Europe extends this tender searching for competent external expertise to facilitate an evaluation process of the Roots for Peace project. YMCA Europe estimates 30 working days to accomplish the task, includes partaking into the Evaluation Workshop, site visit and desk-work. The applicant evaluator(s)‘ offer should contain CVs of all involved and technical / specific proposal, […]
On May 27, 2026, within the YMCA Roots for Peace program, YMCA Europe implementing partners in Armenia Roots & Next Youth Foundations, held a graduation event to celebrate the completion of sewed carpeting masterclasses along with the two-month English course for beginners. The event commenced with a welcoming speech from the Roots & Next Youth […]
YMCA Europe extends this tender searching for competent external expertise to facilitate an evaluation process of the Generation Next project. YMCA Europe estimates 25 working days to accomplish the task, includes partaking into the Evaluation Workshop and desk-work. The applicant evaluator(s)‘ offer should contain CVs of all involved and Technical/specific proposal, including; short explanation and justification of the methods […]
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 […]
