Hi. Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentin. I like history. But I think that we can learn history in different ways. What does HISTORY mean for you? Imagined? For me it is numerous brooks which flow into one river. When I was a student of historical faculty I heard a lot of different […]
Roots was in a spotlight at the FriEnt Peace Building Forum, held online April 27 – 29, 2021. Attended by hundreds of participants from all over the world, the virtual space offered multiple opportunities for engagement and networking via workshops and discussion panels facilitated by prominent peace workers and activists & dedicated to the issues […]
Since its inception in 2012 and with two cohorts (2012-2014, 2014-2019) of participants that passed through it, the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) sought to enroll young leaders of different backgrounds from across Europe, young people who were and are a voice and not an echo – eager to learn, to try, to grow… Like […]
Although we are still in a complicated period in which it is almost impossible to have meetings or physical activities, Roots has found ways to make his presence felt and implement new actions within the parameters of its goal and objectives: promoting peace and reconciliation. Roots Quarterly – issue 5 – covers the period of […]
Since its inception in 2012 and with two cohorts (2012-2014, 2014-2019) of participants that passed through it, the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) sought to enroll young leaders of different backgrounds from across Europe, young people who were and are a voice and not an echo – eager to learn, to try, to grow… Like […]
It’s that special time of the year again! The time to acknowledge and celebrate our partners and supporters for the work they do, innovative ideas they develop and commitment they have shown towards the YMCA Europe Roots pursuit of peace and justice. Despite all the turmoil and difficulties caused by global pandemic, Roots stayed the […]
Since its inception in 2012 and with two cohorts (2012-2014, 2014-2019) of participants that passed through it, the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) sought to enroll young leaders of different backgrounds from across Europe, young people who were and are a voice and not an echo – eager to learn, to try, to grow… Like […]
We all have got used to hearing news of distress and tragedy on a continuous basis…. For many they already sound like mere statistical data – without even establishing the human connection to the people that are or were behind those events… Roots has been trying hard to change this unfortunate trend – for the […]
The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike. The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]
In our pursuit to sustain and enhance peace-building initiatives across the continent, YMCA Europe is pleased to announce the second call for the Roots Peace Award. This initiative is part of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace project, with Brot fur die Welt Germany as our key funding partner. YMCA Europe member and cooperating organisations are […]
