YMCA Europe Roots for Peace programme had an honour to be present at Youth Unify 2025, hosted by YMCA in Czech Republic at YMCA MASARYK’S CAMP, Soběšín, Czechia. The camp, under the title Called to be closer, brought together around 170 participants from 19 different countries all across the globe. Youth Unify 2025 was a […]
YMCA Generation Next Program has been active since 2020, impacting the lives of dozens of students with financial constraints. Coming from Georgia and Armenia, the students receive an opportunity to gain quality education and obtain vital life skills to become active citizens and leaders of their respective communities. From July 25 to 31, YMCA Generation […]
What keeps a community strong through change and challenge? For YMCA Artsakh, it’s the power of shared memories and cherished traditions. This summer, those traditions came alive once again as young leaders gathered for the annual YMCA Artsakh camp with the support of Roots for Peace “Artsakh Exodus Response” initiative. From July 28 to August […]
This summer, the YMCA Starý Plzenec has hosted two remarkable camps, “Adventure Under Sail” and “Harry Potter Camp,” bringing together children from both the Czech Republic and Ukraine. These camps were designed not only to foster joy and connection through play and creativity but also to support English learning in a natural and immersive way, […]
The latest edition of Roots Ecosystem Quarterly, Issue #21, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in April, May, June 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.
The highly anticipated Roots Flagship program is back! We’re excited to announce the call for applications for a new cohort of the Peace Work Institute (PWI). The PWI is a key component of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace program, with the aim to empower youth workers and opinion leaders in acting for change in their […]
On June 28 and 29, within YMCA Europe Roots for Peace Artsakh Exodus Response Rootsmade Charity Fair was organised in support of war affected artisans from Syrian-Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as Middle East. Held near the Republic Square, downtown Yerevan, the fair brought together 30 talented craftspeople presenting their work rich with Armenian patterns, ornaments, […]
As part of the YMCA Europe Roots Artsakh Exodus Response, two fully equipped digital hubs have been officially launched in Armenia through support from HP Hope. These hubs are hosted by two trusted partner organizations: YMCA Artsakh and the Artsakh Artisans Center, both of which have been actively engaged in long-term recovery and development programs […]
On May 30, 2025, YMCA Artsakh hosted the official opening and celebration of its new center. Located in the capital of Armenia, the center serves as a dedicated space for personal and professional growth of the Artsakh youth affected by war. YMCA Artsakh President Davit Melkumyan welcomed guests with an opening speech emphasizing the importance […]
The latest edition of Roots EcosystemQuarterly, Issue #20, is now available, offering an in-depth retrospective of the events and activities that took place in January, February, March 2025. This comprehensive report can be accessed in PDF format for your perusal.
