On September 13th and 14th, 2024, the Artsakh Exodus Response Charity-fair was held within the framework of YMCA Roots for Peace bringing a wave of solidarity and support to the heart of the Armenian capital. Set against the historic backdrop of Cross-stones Park, the fair once again brought together 30 Armenian artisans from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) […]
Generation Next. Embroidery Summer School in Armenia
Effective June 15th, within the framework of the YMCA Europe “Generation Next” project an Embroidery Summer School is launched in Yerevan, Armenia. It is facilitated by 5 Syrian-Armenian masters actively involved in the YMCA Europe “Rootsmade” initiative, and with rich know-how in various traditional styles of embroidery. The aim of this initiative is to transfer […]
Rootsmade Initiative Report 2022
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. […]
YMCA SCHOLARSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE AT AUA
On 23 July 2022, a mid-term evaluation meeting with the group of the 8 YMCA Scholarship holders from the American University of Armenia (AUA), the representative of the university and the YMCA Europe team took place. The Scholarship holders prepared thank-you-letters that were shared with YMCA Europe before the meeting. These letters were certainly a […]
GENERATIONS GET-TOGETHER AS REAL LIFE AS POSSIBLE
On 6 August 2022, within the framework of YMCA Europe Generation Next project Support Measures facility the group of American University of Armenia (AUA) students met in person with the Syrian-Armenia vendors of the Rootsmade platform to learn more about their work and their way through war and peace. These AUA Undergraduate Senior or Graduate […]
rootsmade startup: facts & stats
Under the auspices of YMCA Europe Roots for Peace project the “rootsmade” charity e-commerce start-up was launched for people directly affected by ongoing wars in the Middle East and the Caucasus. In the framework of this initiative an expert advisor was selected from the Roots Peace Work Insatiate alumni and contracted to carry on the […]