Campacity 2025 took place from March 27 – 30 in Brandenburg am Havel, Germany. The third annual camp capacity building conference was held in PerspektivFabrik Camp, involving 65 participants from 16 countries. Made possible through the joint efforts of YMCA Europe and YMCA of the USA, Campacity 2025 brought together passionate camp leaders to share […]
On November 6, 2024, Regina Grigoryan, project assistant of YMCA Roots for Peace program and former recipient of the YMCA Scholarship at the American University of Armenia (AUA), was elected to join “CONNECT for Change!” Steering Committee, a global network of Brot für die Welt partner organizations, scholarship holders, and alumni. Originally from Hadrut town […]
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.
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. […]
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) […]
The mass displacement of more than 100 000 refugees from Artsakh has gone largely unnoticed by the global community, unfortunately. But Roots for Peace project has been there and helping from the very start as the large majority of them found shelter in Armenia. As part of these supporting efforts, YMCA Georgia drew up a […]
In a global landscape marked by rapid change and diverse challenges, empowering youth with the necessary skills and values is crucial for fostering a better future. Recently, we had the privilege of participating in the Essentials of Non-Formal Education Training Course 2024, organized by the Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre Budapest. This […]
YMCA Europe invites all interested YMCA organisations to apply for Camp Capacity Building Conference “Campacity”, to be implemented within the framework of “Camp Europe” project. The detailed description of the Conference and the application form are provided below: YMCA Camp Europe “Campacity” Conference is a joint initiative of YMCA Europe & the YMCA of the […]
