YMCA Europe extends this tender searching for competent external expertise to facilitate an evaluation process of the Roots for Peace project. YMCA Europe estimates 30 working days to accomplish the task, includes partaking into the Evaluation Workshop, site visit and desk-work. The applicant evaluator(s)‘ offer should contain CVs of all involved and technical / specific proposal, […]
Double Celebration of Yet Another Milestone for Roots for Peace
On May 27, 2026, within the YMCA Roots for Peace program, YMCA Europe implementing partners in Armenia Roots & Next Youth Foundations, held a graduation event to celebrate the completion of sewed carpeting masterclasses along with the two-month English course for beginners. The event commenced with a welcoming speech from the Roots & Next Youth […]
Generation Next: Call for External Evaluation Expert
YMCA Europe extends this tender searching for competent external expertise to facilitate an evaluation process of the Generation Next project. YMCA Europe estimates 25 working days to accomplish the task, includes partaking into the Evaluation Workshop and desk-work. The applicant evaluator(s)‘ offer should contain CVs of all involved and Technical/specific proposal, including; short explanation and justification of the methods […]
An Unbroken Leader: David Melkumyan Receives the Roots Peace Award
True leadership and a commitment to peace are not measured when times are easy. They are forged and proven when the world falls apart. For those of us who have walked the long path of peacebuilding in Europe, David Melkumyan from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) stands as a profound testament to resilience and courage. Our shared journey […]
Peace Work Institute Tbilisi Training Session Narrative Report
We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) session held in Tbilisi, Georgia last March is finally here! It was an incredible week of learning, cross-border dialogue and strengthening our commitment to peacebuilding across Europe. Our participants shared stories, challenged perspectives and built a community dedicated to […]
YMCA Campacity Conference 2026 in Sweden
From April 15 to 19, 2026, the charming landscape at YMCA Camp Brevik in Sweden came alive with 87 dedicated camping professionals and enthusiasts from 19 countries across Europe and the United States that came together for YMCA Europe “Campacity” Conference – within Camp Europe project and to mark a crucial moment in the strategic […]
“CAMP EUROPE” CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2026
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 […]
The Official Chartering Ceremony of the Yerevan Y Service Club and Its Role for Generation Next
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 […]
Roots Peace Work Institute Concludes Second Session in Tbilisi
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, […]
Do No Harm Multipliers Workshop for Ukrainian Youth
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 […]