Tirana, Albania was the host venue of Roots for Peace Expert Pool meeting on November 07 – 10, 2024. 15 participants from 9 countries (Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Russia and Serbia) came together to kick-start a new project component that envisages to channel the skills and expertise accumulated during 3 previous […]
After 15 fruitful years since its inception and three successful cohorts of Peace Work Institute, YMCA Europe Roots for Peace is embarking on a new journey towards peace. Preparations for the first roots expert pool meeting is completed and the team of experts will travel to Tirana, Albania, on the 7th of November, where for […]
The latest edition of Roots & Next Quarterly, Issue #18, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in July, August, September 2024. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.
YMCA Scholarship, established through the Generation Next Program, has welcomed eight new and two continuing scholarship recipients from Armenia. Studying at the American University of Armenia, the students embraced the opportunity to contribute to program initiatives, which in turn allowed them to develop soft skills and encouraged civic responsibility. The eight new recipients are entering […]
October 16, 2024, marked a successful completion to an empowering journey: the closing ceremony of the modeling masterclasses for the displaced women of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). As part of the YMCA Roots for Peace initiative, this program was designed to support women affected by the Artsakh Exodus, providing them with essential skills in sewing and modeling. […]
Paradise in the Carpathians: a transformative journey of personal growth, confidence, and lifelong friendships through the YMCA Summer Camp, within the Camp Europe Programme Framework. A camp is more than just a vacation; it’s a chance to discover new qualities within yourself, overcome personal challenges, and step outside your comfort zone. The YMCA’s Paradise in […]
“Grow from Roots” served as both the title and guiding theme of a residential camp held in the Zhytomyr region, organized within the framework of the YMCA Camp Europe 2024 programme. Young people in Ukraine—children, teenagers, and young adults—are currently facing constant stress. Living under the threat of war, many wake and sleep to the […]
This year’s Y Leader Camp, organized by YMCA Zdolbuniv with support from YMCA Europe as part of the Camp Europe Programme, successfully brought together 23 children, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable youth. The camp, held at Sand Lake in Volyn, also included three coaches and two mentors. The camp provided six days of […]
YMCA Moldova proudly hosted its first overnight camp, Dignity Camp 2.0, from August 21 to 30, 2024, under the Camp Europe 2024 framework. This transformative event brought together 30 Ukrainian and Moldovan participants for an experience that blended fun, self-development, and leadership training in a supportive environment. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and […]
On September 13th and 14th, 2024, the Artsakh Exodus Response Charity-fair was held within the framework of YMCA Roots for Peace bringing a wave of solidarity and support to the heart of the Armenian capital. Set against the historic backdrop of Cross-stones Park, the fair once again brought together 30 Armenian artisans from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) […]
