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In News, Quarterly Reports

THE 21ST ROOTS ECOSYSTEM QUARTERLY IS ISSUED

The latest edition of Roots Ecosystem Quarterly, Issue #21, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in April, May, June 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.

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In News, PWI

The Roots Flagship Returns: Join the Next Peace Work Institute Cohort

The highly anticipated Roots Flagship program is back! We’re excited to announce the call for applications for a new cohort of the Peace Work Institute (PWI). The PWI is a key component of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace program, with the aim to empower youth workers and opinion leaders in acting for change in their […]

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In News, rootsmade

YMCA Roots for Peace: Unforgettable Charity Fair of Art and Culture

On June 28 and 29, within YMCA Europe Roots for Peace Artsakh Exodus Response Rootsmade Charity Fair was organised in support of war affected artisans from Syrian-Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as Middle East. Held near the Republic Square, downtown Yerevan, the fair brought together 30 talented craftspeople presenting their work rich with Armenian patterns, ornaments, […]

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In News

Access and Opportunity: Two Digital Hubs Launched Through the Roots Artsakh Exodus Response

As part of the YMCA Europe Roots Artsakh Exodus Response, two fully equipped digital hubs have been officially launched in Armenia through support from HP Hope. These hubs are hosted by two trusted partner organizations: YMCA Artsakh and the Artsakh Artisans Center, both of which have been actively engaged in long-term recovery and development programs […]

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In News

Grand Opening of YMCA Artsakh Center in Armenia

On May 30, 2025, YMCA Artsakh hosted the official opening and celebration of its new center. Located in the capital of Armenia, the center serves as a dedicated space for personal and professional growth of the Artsakh youth affected by war.  YMCA Artsakh President Davit Melkumyan welcomed guests with an opening speech emphasizing the importance […]

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In News, Quarterly Reports

THE 20TH ROOTS ECOSYSTEM QUARTERLY IS ISSUED

The latest edition of Roots EcosystemQuarterly, Issue #20, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in January, February, March 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.

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In Generation NEXT, News, rootsmade

Rootsmade Initiative: Preserving Cultural Heritage & Launching a Digital Hub

On April 16th, Roots for Peace celebrated the successful completion of their ‘National Sockknitting’ project within Rootsmade initiative while simultaneously celebrating the newly launched Digital Hub dedicated to the further personal and professional development of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees. Thanks to the generous support of HP, YMCA Artsakh and Artsakh Artisans Union each received 14 laptops marking […]

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In Generation NEXT, News

Generation Next Scholarship Holders Gear Up for a Memorable Event

The vibrant energy of collaboration filled the air at YMCA Georgia Camp Orange as YMCA Europe’s Generation Next Scholarship holders from Georgia came together for a productive Induction meeting from April 25th to 27th, 2025. The three-day gathering served as a crucial platform for these young leaders to lay the groundwork for the highly anticipated […]

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In Camp Europe, News

Open Call to Host: YMCA Campacity 2026

Be the next destination for Europe’s most inspiring YMCA camp gathering! DEADLINE: May 18th 2025 We’re inviting applications to host the 3rd edition of YMCA Campacity, an international camping conference that connects YMCA leaders and camp professionals from across Europe and the USA. After energizing editions in Spain (2024) and Germany (2025), we’re looking ahead […]

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In All Posts, Camp Europe, News

YMCA Campacity Conference 2025 in Germany

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 […]

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Be a piece of PEACE

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Peace Work Institute – First cohort

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    YMCA Roots for Peace: Unforgettable Charity Fair of Art and Culture
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    Access and Opportunity: Two Digital Hubs Launched Through the Roots Artsakh Exodus Response
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    Grand Opening of YMCA Artsakh Center in Armenia
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    THE 20TH ROOTS ECOSYSTEM QUARTERLY IS ISSUED
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    Rootsmade Initiative: Preserving Cultural Heritage & Launching a Digital Hub
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    Generation Next Scholarship Holders Gear Up for a Memorable Event
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    Open Call to Host: YMCA Campacity 2026

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