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In News, Peace Awards

YMCA EUROPE ROOTS PEACE AWARD – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

In its pursuit to sustain and enhance peace-building initiatives across the continent YMCA Europe is pleased to announce its first call for the Roots Peace Award.
YMCA Europe member and cooperating organisations are invited to submit applications to receive the Award of € 10,000.

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REFLECTING ON PEACE PRACTICES WORKSHOP IN BRUSSELS

On December 08 – 12, 2019, the last activity within YMCA Europe Roots for Reconciliation project current 2016 – 2019 phase took place, bringing together 24 key-stakeholders from 15 countries. It was a strong manifestation of unity and fellowship by itself – supported by content and narrative of the workshop.  Presentation of the Roots Reflecting […]

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ROOTS HAS PUBLISHED ITS OWN PEACEWORK GUIDEBOOK!

Published as YMCA celebrated its 175th anniversary and subtitled ‘Peace Roots: From Seeds to Fruits’, our Peacework Guidebook is: A reflection on the Roots history and development, key components and activities; A testimony  of Roots participants’ impressions about the project and its impact on their lives; A comprehensive summary of the unique know-how and all […]

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ROOTS HAS PUBLISHED ITS OWN PEACEWORK GUIDEBOOK!

Our Reflecting on Peace Practices Workshop in Brussels this December featured a special event: presentation of the Roots  – a practical inspiration for action, based on the Roots for Reconciliation 2012-2019 Project peace practice legacy. Learn more

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In News

REFLECTING ON PEACE PRACTICES WORKSHOP IN BRUSSELS

On December 08 – 12, 2019, the last activity within YMCA Europe Roots for Reconciliation project current 2016 – 2019 phase took place, bringing together 24 key-stakeholders from 15 countries. It was a strong manifestation of unity and fellowship by itself – supported by content and narrative of the workshop. Learn more

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YMCA EUROPE ROOTS FOR RECONCILIATION | PEACE WORK INSTITUTE GUIDEBOOK: CALL FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

YMCA Europe is looking for an expert Designer for the Roots Peace Work Institute Guidebook: fluent English is a key requirement. Knowledge of and experience with YMCA activities, especially those dealing with conflict transformation work is an advantage. Learn more

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YMCA EUROPE ROOTS FOR RECONCILIATION | PEACE WORK INSTITUTE GUIDEBOOK: CALL FOR TEXT EDITOR

YMCA Europe is looking for an expert Text Editor for the Roots Peace Work Institute Guidebook: preferably a native English speaker. Knowledge of and experience with YMCA activities, especially those dealing with conflict transformation work is an advantage. Learn more

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LOCAL CAPACITIES FOR PEACE FORUM

YMCA Europe Roots for Reconciliation Local Capacities for Peace Forum took place in Stepanakert (Nagorno Karabakh), with the participation of YMCAs from Armenia, Artsakh, Georgia, Russia & Ukraine, as well as representation from YMCA Europe and external program facilitator from Germany. It was a meeting to revisit and present respective projects implemented by attending organizations […]

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PEACE WORK INSTITUTE REUNION

And yet, there are some places that leave a deeper mark… And if there can ever be a list of them, I firmly believe that Toledo should be a part of it. The picturesque small town in the heartland of Spain has long been the meeting point of various cultures and ethnicities, a place welcoming […]

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ROOTS FOR RECONCILIATION | PEACE WORK INSTITUTE REUNION

40 participants from 17 different European countries assembled in the medieval castle of San Servando within YMCA Europe Roots for Reconciliation Peace Work Institute Alumni Reunion. From Portugal to Azerbaijan, From Armenia to Northern Ireland – stretching the continent from all sides they came together – to celebrate their common journey of Peace… 2012 – […]

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ROOTS for me is…

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Be the PEACE you want

https://youtu.be/DWrFZQYKGIY

Art4Peace

https://youtu.be/3-QH_ZjsEos

Be a piece of PEACE

https://youtu.be/tsiLQZbJ2Mo

Music for PEACE – Way of life

https://youtu.be/-uO4W_qYdCA

Peace Work Institute – First cohort

https://youtu.be/QU1m6g5viZA

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