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 […]
On October 18th, President of the Synod of the German Evangelical Church (EKD) Anna-Nicole Heinrich, accompanied by the representatives of Bread for the World – Lutz Wollziefer, Head of Regional Unit, and Prokop Bowtromiuk, Spokesperson, visited the Roots Artsakh Exodus Response program sites in Armenia. The day began with a visit to the Artsakh Artisans […]
This summer, YMCA Poltava held the next stage of its project supporting children and young people affected by the war in Ukraine. From July 25 to August 4, in the picturesque village of Shevchenkove, Kotelevskyi district, Poltava region, the “Side by Side” camp brought together 21 children aged 9 to 17. The main idea of […]
Following the launch of two fully equipped digital hubs in Armenia through the YMCA Europe Roots Artsakh Exodus Response, one more hub has quietly opened its doors: the GenNext Digital Hub. Unlike the earlier launches, this one didn’t come with a grand opening ceremony. Instead, it was built with a simple but powerful purpose: to […]
This autumn marks the launch of a new chapter for YMCA Europe’s flagship Peace Work Institute (PWI). After a highly competitive application process, 21 inspiring youth leaders from across 11 countries — including Albania, Armenia, England, Georgia, Ireland, Malta, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, Turkey, and the USA — have been selected to join the 2025 PWI […]
This summer, we once again held the stationary YMCA Zdolbuniv camp with the support of YMCA Europe and Roots for Peace. In July, a creative camp for participants of the TenSing program took place at the beautiful Lake Pisochne. The five days spent together were filled with creativity, songs, dances, and workshops — becoming a […]
Novi Sad, Serbia played host to the Roots Expert Pool Meeting from September 12-15, 2025, bringing together 20 dedicated peace practitioners from nine countries to connect, share and forge a shared vision for a more peaceful future. The meeting was a testament to the power of grassroots action and a commitment to creating a lasting […]
This year, as part of the international project Camp Europe, a five-day inclusive camp “Elements” was held, the participants of which were children and youth with disabilities. It was not just a vacation – it was a deep educational and entertainment program aimed at development, support and creation of an atmosphere of equality and friendship. […]
