Intro to Conflict Transformation for Ukrainian Youth Activists Drivers of Democracy Project, a joint initiative of YMCA Ukraine and Kiev University Politechnical Institute Department of Sociology and Law, brought together 28 students and youth activists, as well as four project leaders, interested in learning about applied conflict transformation and ways they could deal with conflict-related […]
Roots Expert Pool Meeting Fosters Our Collective Vision for Peace
Novi Sad, Serbia played host to the Roots Expert Pool Meeting from September 12-15, 2025, bringing together 20 dedicated peace practitioners from nine countries to connect, share and forge a shared vision for a more peaceful future. The meeting was a testament to the power of grassroots action and a commitment to creating a lasting […]
Roots Expert Pool Meeting in Tirana, Albania
Tirana, Albania was the host venue of Roots for Peace Expert Pool meeting on November 07 – 10, 2024. 15 participants from 9 countries (Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Russia and Serbia) came together to kick-start a new project component that envisages to channel the skills and expertise accumulated during 3 previous […]
Roots Expert Pool is Ready to Commence
After 15 fruitful years since its inception and three successful cohorts of Peace Work Institute, YMCA Europe Roots for Peace is embarking on a new journey towards peace. Preparations for the first roots expert pool meeting is completed and the team of experts will travel to Tirana, Albania, on the 7th of November, where for […]