We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the Roots Peace Work Institute (PWI) session held in Dresden, Germany last October is finally here! It was an incredible week of learning, cross-border dialogue and strengthening our commitment to peacebuilding across Europe. From exploring the historical lessons of Dresden to developing practical tools for […]
The Peace Work Institute (PWI) is one of the major components of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace project. Piloted during the previous project phases, it has been highly evaluated by the project external assessments and recommended for continuation and extension. Aiming towards the capacity building and empowerment of youth workers and opinion leaders to act […]
The “Rootsmade” charity e-commerce start-up was launched in Armenia for people who suffered from wars in the Middle East and the Caucasus. The aim of this initiative is to offer an online platform to artisans from war-affected areas to showcase their handicrafts and tell their life stories, thus supporting their small businesses as social entrepreneurs. […]
The Local Capacities for Peace Seed Grant Tool is a new Roots for Reconciliation element, yet its concept has been developed based on the best practices of the previous two project phases. It aims at strengthening the local capacities for peace in the region of South Caucasus and Eastern Europe, through structured follow-up of the Roots […]
The Tandem Grant Tool project component forms part of a larger scheme within YMCA Europe Roots for Reconciliation project: the Peace Work Institute. The aim of Peace Work Institute is to ensure capacity building and empowerment of the next generation of youth competent leaders and multipliers in conflict transformation work. Peace Work Institute was a […]
