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. […]
The healing influence of nature, positive emotions, an atmosphere of support, creative inspiration, and physical activity are what YMCA Zhytomyr built its camp strategy for children and teenagers around. The name “Grow from the Roots” was not chosen by chance, because our mission was to show children that the basis for support for your mental […]
This summer, the You Are Not Alone – Mini camp brought together children from socially unprivileged families for an unforgettable week in the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains. For many of them, it was the very first time they had ever seen the mountains — the mist-covered peaks, the endless forests, and the pure mountain air became […]
