YMCA Europe is announcing a fourth round of funding opportunities within the framework of “Camp Europe” project initiative for 2026. INTRODUCTION The overall aim of “Camp Europe” is to build resilience amongst children and young people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe (Ukraine especially considered), to this end offering a safe […]
On March 28, 2026 the official chartering ceremony of Yerevan Y Service Club was held in Armenia involving twelve newly joined members along with the Regional Director of Y’s Men Denmark Kristian Helms and the President of Y’s Men Aulum Denmark Birgit K. Jakobsen. The club was established to create a fellowship for individuals affiliated […]
From March 15 to 21, 2026, the historic city of Tbilisi, Georgia served as a host for the next generation of peacebuilders. The Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) successfully held its second session, bringing together over 20 young leaders from 10 European countries. Building on the foundation laid during their first meeting in Dresden, Germany, […]
After the first session in November 2025, the Drivers of Democracy Project, a joint initiative of YMCA Ukraine and Kiev University Politechnical Institute Department of Sociology and Law, brought together again 26 students and youth activists, as well as four project leaders. They are all interested in learning about applied conflict transformation, so today’s discussion […]
On March 6, 2026, Y’s Men International (YMI) Region Denmark hosted a virtual induction meeting for the inaugural Yerevan Y Service Club. The meeting aimed to introduce YMI’s mission and history while providing the mentorship and encouragement necessary to establish the club’s foundation and define its purpose within the local context. The session commenced with […]
The latest edition of Roots Ecosystem Quarterly, Issue #23, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in October, November, December 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.
We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) session held in Dresden, Germany last October is finally here! It was an incredible week of learning, cross-border dialogue and strengthening our commitment to peacebuilding across Europe. From exploring the historical lessons of Dresden to developing practical tools for […]
On December 25, 2025 the YMCA Generation Next team in Armenia organized its annual evaluation meeting. The gathering was also an opportunity to invite members of the inaugural Roots & Next Y Service Club tied to the Y’s Men International (YMI), and celebrate the holiday season among the community. The event commenced with opening remarks […]
What does creating something with your hands mean to you? This was the question posed to women standing at the end of their Batik class journey, women who had been displaced, uprooted, and forced to rebuild their lives from uncertainty. For many, the answer was not only about art. It was about reclaiming purpose, restoring […]
YMCA Georgia held an annual evaluation meeting at the YMCA Camp Orange during the past weekend. This gathering brought together the dedicated core team, including current young leaders and scholarship recipients from the YMCA Europe Generation Next project. The synergy created by this diverse group highlighted the organization’s commitment to developing future leadership and ensuring […]
