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…
Vocational skills and peace education for young people – The 2022 development cooperation results report is here 20.9.2023 We have published a report on the first year of the Youth, Peace and Livelihood Programme , during which both successes and challenges were encountered. Significant steps were taken in Kenya, where impressive groundwork was conducted in…
Two strong youth organisations start cooperation 5.9.2023 The YMCA Finland has signed a cooperation agreement with the Fryshuset youth organisation operating in Sweden. The youth work professionals of our local associations can now consult and share information with experts from the Fryshuset organisation. The goal is to develop our work that prevents inequality and…
Psychosocial support and community initiatives in the West Bank The YMCA partnership supports vulnerable young people to integrate into society and encourages them to contribute locally to peace in the West Bank. 21.8.2023 Daniela Miller | Martiina Woodson The need for psychosocial support and individual counselling is significant In Palestine, children and young people face…
YMCA partnership bears fruit in The Gambia In 2019–2022, we provided vocational training and entrepreneurship education to a total of 400 young people in partnership with the Gambia YMCA. The graduation ceremony concretised a new phase in the lives of the young people. 5.5.2023 Kaisa Strömberg | Martiina Woodson | A successful four-year period During…
The power of cooperation on Youth Peace and Security 30.3.2023 Kenya’s national Youth, Peace and Security process moved forward in early March 2023 when the Sports and Youth Cabinet kicked off efforts to draft a National Action Plan. The YMCA Kenya is actively involved in promoting the Youth, Peace and Security agenda. YMCA Finland…