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video karabakh
In Humans of Artsakh, News

YMCA response to humanitarian crisis in Nagorno Karabakh

We all have got used to hearing news of distress and tragedy on a continuous basis…. For many they already sound like mere statistical data – without even establishing the human connection to the people that are or were behind those events…  Roots has been trying hard to change this unfortunate trend – for the […]

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In Humans of Artsakh, News

Arsen and Maria Nikolyan – Glimpse of Real War

The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike.  The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]

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In News

YMCA Europe Roots Peace Award 2021 – Call for nominations

In our pursuit to sustain and enhance peace-building initiatives across the continent, YMCA Europe is pleased to announce the second call for the Roots Peace Award. This initiative is part of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace project, with Brot fur die Welt Germany as our key funding partner. YMCA Europe member and cooperating organisations are […]

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In Humans of Artsakh, News

Harut Petrosyan – Glimpse of Real War

The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike.  The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]

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In Humans of Artsakh, News

Tamar Sargsyan – Glimpse of Real War

The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike.  The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]

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In News, Quarterly 2020

The Fourth Roots Quarterly is Issued

We say farewell to 2020 with Quarterly 4 edition of our regular account to the Roots followers. There was a lot going on during October – December, so please check it out! The fourth Quarterly is available in pdf version here.  

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In Humans of Artsakh, News

Srbuhi Balayan – Glimpse of Real War

The Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war that started in September 2020 and lasted for weeks turned out to be a vivid failure of international law, order, and ideals. Unfortunately, the conflict which claimed thousands of lives and displaced much more remained largely overlooked by international media and community alike.  The young people of YMCA Artsakh, regardless […]

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In Humans of Artsakh, News

Lika Zakaryan – Let the piano play again!

It was in Budapest a few years ago… We were there at European Youth Center for Roots “P.E.A.C.E.” Study Session, 35 young people from 17 European countries together in a safe space for dialogue, creativity and inspiration… Once, during the break between the sessions I went down to go out in the yard – it […]

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In News, Quarterly 2020

The Third Roots Quarterly is Issued

Roots stays the course amidst the trying times that all of us have to navigate through… The Third Quarterly Issue is a concise, yet comprehensive account of Roots in action for the period of July – September 2020. Have a good read!   The third Quarterly is available in pdf version here.  

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In News

Roots making a difference!

These testimonials from “Roof for Roots” participants acquire an extra special meaning with recent developments in South Caucasus Region… These are sincere feelings of young women and men that strive to live, love and progress together… and in peace – the only way! “Skills, fun, multicultural environment, integration, bonding, challenging & overcoming stereotypes – this […]

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Be the PEACE you want

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Art4Peace

https://youtu.be/3-QH_ZjsEos

Be a piece of PEACE

https://youtu.be/tsiLQZbJ2Mo

Music for PEACE – Way of life

https://youtu.be/-uO4W_qYdCA

Peace Work Institute – First cohort

https://youtu.be/QU1m6g5viZA

Latest Posts

  • video karabakh
    YMCA response to humanitarian crisis in Nagorno Karabakh
  • Humans of Artsakh 4 – 750×421 green
    Arsen and Maria Nikolyan – Glimpse of Real War
  • Peace Award 2021-3-cover-website (1)
    YMCA Europe Roots Peace Award 2021 – Call for nominations
  • Harut Petrosyan 3 greyscale
    Harut Petrosyan – Glimpse of Real War
  • tamar.sargsyan1
    Tamar Sargsyan – Glimpse of Real War
  • quarterly 4 – 2020 cover
    The Fourth Roots Quarterly is Issued
  • Srbuhi Balayan cover
    Srbuhi Balayan – Glimpse of Real War
  • cover lika article
    Lika Zakaryan – Let the piano play again!
  • cover Q3
    The Third Roots Quarterly is Issued
  • cover videos roof (Medium)
    Roots making a difference!

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