On August 20-21 of 2026, YMCA Generation Next underwent an evaluation workshop as part of the project’s external evaluation process to determine the merit, worth, and value of the initiative and identify recommendations for its future implementation. The first day commenced with an opening session at the iconic Frauenkirche in Dresden by welcoming participants, going […]
In a world deeply affected by geopolitical tensions and violent conflicts, peace is rarely built in polished conference rooms – it is cultivated on the ground, through human to human interaction. Few resources capture this reality as effectively as the Roots Peacework Guidebook. First published in 2019 by YMCA Europe, the guidebook was written by […]
August 24, 2026: during the closing session of the Generation Next Summer School in Dresden, Germany, in the iconic Frauenkirchen a ceremony took place recognizing key Roots Ecosystem partners who have championed youth leadership, intercultural dialogue and peacebuilding. The prestigious Roots Peace Medals were officially awarded to Andreas Dietrich, Lead of Peacwork Frauenkirche Foundation and […]
We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the YMCA Europe Campacity 2026 held at Camp Brevik, Sweden, last April is finally here! For the duration of four intense and action-packed days, the conference served as a high-intensity collaborative space. Bringing together the long-standing traditions of North American camping and the diverse, more […]
In 2025, Elene Hosepyan, one of the YMCA Generation Next Scholarship recipients in Armenia, was selected as a Student Council member at the American University of Armenia to advocate for the student body. This milestone was accomplished through hard work, growth and experiences shaped through her education and the Generation Next program. “I attribute this […]
Giorgi Adikashvili is a medical student and one of the recipients of the YMCA Generation Next Scholarship in Georgia. Five years ago, he attended the YMCA Georgia’s Camp Orange community project, a moment that fundamentally changed his trajectory. He realized that his values and aspirations greatly align with YMCA’s mission which evolved into a deeply […]
The application and selection process for Camp Europe 2026 has now been completed, marking another important milestone in preparing for an exciting year ahead. This year’s selection process reflected Camp Europe’s continued commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people affected by conflict and displacement. One of the key requirements for applicants was that at […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
