YMCA Ukraine builds the foundations for social healing December 18, 2025 Martiina Woodson Mental health issues and social polarisation are making it hard for Ukrainians to cope during a war that has lasted almost four years. Civil society organisations support social healing and lay the foundations for Ukraine’s future. Our partner, YMCA…
Funding for both the development cooperation programme and humanitarian aid for YMCA Finland – We support young people in building more sustainable and just societies December 4, 2025 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has granted YMCA Finland a total of €5.4 million in development cooperation programme and humanitarian aid support for…
Towards a more peaceful society through cooperation, peer learning, and courage November 19, 2025 Emma Lahtinen In October, the YMCA Peacemakers exchange gathered young people from across Africa and Europe to discuss the themes of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda and their own experiences as peacebuilders. Organised as part of the…
Agri Mtaani – Climate-smart farming by young people for young people in urban areas of Nairobi November 5, 2025 Kaisa Strömberg Sustainable urban farming offers concrete solutions in Kenya’s rapidly growing capital city. It provides livelihoods for young people in the poorest areas, increases food security, and supports the well-being of youth communities.…
The Middle East crisis is pushing also Lebanon to the bring of the abyss – YMCA Finland supports YMCA Lebanon in providing humanitarian aid 1.10.2024 Martiina Woodson The escalation of Israeli and Hezbollah attacks has caused a large-scale wave of internal displacement inside Lebanon. According to the country’s Ministry of Health, an estimated…
Swedish Fryshuset and Järva i samverkan lead the way in meeting young people 6.2.2024 Martiina Woodson The phenomenon of youth gang affiliation is an issue of concern to society in our western neighbour. Swedish NGOs have set out to find solutions by working with local communities and listening to young people. At the end of…
Ohjelmatukijärjestöjen puheenvuoro kumppanuusfoorumissa – Suomen NMKY:n Liiton pääsihteerin Juha Virtasen puhe 9.11.2023 Arvoisa ministeri, ministeriön virkakunta ja hyvät kollegat, Olen Juha Virtanen, toimin pääsihteerinä Suomen NMKY:n liitossa eli YMCA:lla eli Namikalla. Rakkaalla lapsella on monta nimeä. Esitämme tässä järjestöjen puheenvuorossa neljä näkökulmaa. Ensiksi: asteen laajempi tilannekuva keskinäisriippuvaisesta maailmasta Muistan opettajaksi opiskeluajoilta hyvin vinkin, miksi…
Ukrainan YMCA kannattelee nuoria sodan jatkuessa 3.11.2023 Daniela Miller, Martiina Woodson Venäjän hyökättyä Ukrainaan helmikuussa 2022 ukrainalaisten arki ja elämä maassa mullistuivat perustavanlaatuisesti. Myös Ukrainassa toimivat YMCA:t joutuivat sopeutumaan ja miettimään, miten parhaiten auttaa nuoria ja koko väestöä kriisissä. Maan valmistautuessa toiseen sotatalveensa YMCA:n tarjoama tuki on entistä arvokkaampaa. Vierailimme Ukrainassa lokakuussa. …
YMCA calls for an end to violence and a just peace in Israel and Palestine Original post 24.10.2023. Reposted 26.10.2023. World Alliance of YMCAs We watch with horror the unfolding tragedies in Israel and Palestine, which have already taken thousands of innocent lives and which could easily escalate into greater regional violence, in the…
Gaza YMCA and West Bank YMCA help people in the middle of a devastating conflict 13.10.2023 Martiina Woodson | Daniela Miller Gaza YMCA tries to hold on through air strikes Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on Saturday started a new round of aggressive conflict and retaliation between Israel and Palestine. The humanitarian situation in…