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ENYC Board Meeting Held on 24 April 2026

The Board of the European Network of Youth Centres (ENYC) convened on 24 April 2026 at 14:00 CET, bringing together board members Nadja, Gürkan, Sami, Dubravko, Roland, and Asthen. During the meeting, the Secretary General presented a comprehensive update on the preparation process for the upcoming General Assembly, including a detailed review of key documents…

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“Good leadership – successful youth exchange” (2020)

EU Grant: 25.644 EUR Applicant: YOUTH CENTRE VILLA ELBA (FINLAND) Partners from ENYC: MOPKA TÁMASZPONT (HUNGARY) ACT FOR SOCIETY CENTRE (ALBANIA) EURO-NET (ITALY) TIMIS COUNTY YOUTH FOUNDATION – FITT (ROMANIA) SYSTEM AND GENERATION ASSOCIATION (TURKEY) CUBIC (AUSTRIA)

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“Internationalisation and Good Governance Policies Forum for Youth Centres” (2016-2017)

EU Grant: 18.002 EUR Applicant: SYSTEM AND GENERATION ASSOCIATION (TURKEY) Partners from ENYC: ENYC – European Network of Youth Centres MLADINSKI CENTER KRŠKO – YOUTH CENTER KRŠKO (SLOVENIA) REGIONAL YOUTH CENTRE OF KOSICE (SLOVAKIA) YOUTH CENTRE VILLA ELBA (FINLAND)

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“Taste your culture” (2014-2015)

EU Grant: 12.776 EUR Applicant: ALTEA FRANCE (Non-ENYC member) Partners from ENYC: FILOXENIA – INTERCULTURAL-ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATION (GREECE) YOUTH CENTRE VILLA ELBA (FINLAND) S&G – SYSTEM AND GENERATION ASSOCIATION (TURKEY)

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“Hidden diamonds” (2017)

EU Grant: 16.877 EUR Applicant: YOUTH CENTRE VILLA ELBA (FINLAND) Partners from ENYC: EURO-NET (ITALY) REGIONAL YOUTH CENTRE OF KOSICE (SLOVAKIA) INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CENTER (BULGARIA) MOPKA TÁMASZPONT (HUNGARY) S&G – SYSTEM AND GENERATION ASSOCIATION (TURKEY)

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“Power for the future!” (2014)

EU Grant: 17.683 EUR Applicant: YOUTH CENTRE VILLA ELBA (FINLAND) Parters from ENYC: HAUS DER OFFENEN TÜR – HOT SINZIG (GERMANY) S&G – SYSTEM AND GENERATION ASSOCIATION (TURKEY) FILOXENIA – INTERCULTURAL-ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATION (GREECE) EURO-NET (ITALY) INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CENTER (BULGARIA) REGIONAL YOUTH CENTRE OF KOSICE (SLOVAKIA)

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1999 – criteria which could be applied to the functioning of the European Network of National Youth Centres and its members, as well as the possible benefits for the participation in this network

[…] The Bureaux of the Governing Board and the CDEJ set up in December 1998 a working group composed of non governmental and CDEJ representatives whose task was to study the feasibility of the setting-up of such a network. This group met in February this year and followed the conclusions of the Vilnius Seminar on…

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“Act Locally, Think ENYCly” – Annual operating grant

EACEA/26/12 – Action 4.1 Support for bodies active at European level in the field of youth (annual operating grants). Reference number: 536928 (RESEAU EUROPEEN DE CENTRES DE JEUNESSE).  EU Grant: 35.000 EUR A1. ENYC’s youth-web radio A.2 E-living library of cultures A3. Creativity & Innovation & Entrepreneurship A4. Youth exchanges & voluntary services

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1998 – the European Ministers responsible for Youth recommend the SETTING-UP of a European network of DECENTRALISED youth centres.

5th Conference of European Ministers responsible for Youth (Bucharest, 27-29 April 1998) […] The Swiss representative expressed support for the idea of developing the network of decentralised centres as recommended by the Conference of Ministers responsible for Youth in Vienna in 1993. […] FINAL DECLARATION

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1997 – A first picture of the DECENTRALISED European YOUTH CENTRES in various European countries was drawn out, presenting the objectives of these centres, their functioning and their philosophy

In 1991, the Governing Board of the European Youth Centre (EYC Strasbourg) / European Youth Foundation (EYF) in conjunction with the CDEJ (European Steering Committee), was instructed to prepare a feasibility study on the prospects for extending training and co-operation in the youth field. In its conclusions, the group responsible for this study considered various…

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1993 – The European Ministers responsible for Youth recommend that, DURING THE NEXT THREE YEARS, the creation of a European network of DECENTRALISED youth centres TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

4th Conference of European Ministers responsible for youth (Vienna, 13-15 April 1993) […] In her opening address, Mrs Lalumiere, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, […] appealed to the Ministers present to make an added financial effort in favour of youth policies, despite the difficult economic situation, since the task was a very important…

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August 1991 – the Governing Board of the EYC and the EYF recommended to the Committee of Ministers to promote the creation or the development of a NETWORK OF NATIONAL/REGIONAL YOUTH CENTRES (in the next 5 YEARS)

[…] The Governing Board […] recommends that the Committee of Ministers implement a global integrated and long-term training policy aiming to promote the development of democratic and pluralistic structures based on the participation of young europeans in the life of society and, to this end: […] 2. promotes the creation or the development of a…

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January 1991 – the Deputies broadened the scope of the feasibility study to include “means of extending training and co-operation in the youth field”.

In the final document of their 3rd Conference (Lisbon, 20-21 September 1990), the European Ministers responsible for Youth recommended the Committee of Ministers: “to charge the Governing Board of the EYC and EYF in collaboration with the CDEJ to carry out, on the basis of the fundamental principles of the Council of Europe’s youth policy,…

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“Instructor’s Guide for International Clubs” (Youth Centre Villa Elba – FINLAND).

This guide which is written in English language, contains information, ideas and tips for leading the International Club. The presented activities are suitable for youngsters aged 13 and older, but they can be adapted to suit other age groups as well. The instructor can adjust the materials according to the group participants’ ages and experiences. The…

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“The SKIM project” (Youth Centre Villa Elba – Finland)

This is a collection of outdoor activities with young people, organised by youth workers and school teachers. The SKIM project (Swedish-language competence center in environmental education) aimed to start and maintain collaboration between Swedish-language natural schools in Finland and thus establish a network that can offer help, knowledge and materials in Swedish in environmental education.…

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“Peace, Sustainable Justice and Institutions: Their impact on gender equality” (ACT for SOCIETY Centre – Albania)

This proceedings book was coordinated by Act for Society Centre (Albania) and is written in Albanian language. Titles: Gender Equality and Local Governance in the context of Sustainable Development, by Admir Hoxha, student MSH The Role of Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in Strengthening Government-Business Cooperation – Academy, by Aida Lahi, doktorante, UT Security and…

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News & Open Calls – Centre for LeisureTime Activities JUNIOR: “Show your talent” – Program

Show your talent is a unique development program for young people. We created it especially for high school students.  Our intention was not to do a one-off training, but an intensive program. Therefore, it will last 6 months and will be up to 84 hours in total. This will enable students to get to know themselves,…

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Our members

1. ACT for Society Centre (Albania) 2. CUBIC (Austria) 3. Network of De Hoge Rielen & Destelheide (BELGIUM) 4. International Youth Center (Bulgaria) 5. Finnish Youth Centres (Finland) 6. Youth Centre Villa Elba (Finland) 7. Haus der offenen Tür – HoT Sinzig (Germany) 8. Jugendbildungsstätte Unterfranken (Germany) 10. EURO-NET (Italy) 11. Regional Youth Centre of…

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1990 – European Ministers responsible for Youth recommended a feasibility study on the creation of a second European Youth Centre in a Central or East European country to be carried out

In the final document of their 3rd Conference (Lisbon, 20-21 September 1990), the European Ministers responsible for Youth recommended the Committee of Ministers to charge the Governing Board of the EYC and EYF in collaboration with the CDEJ to carry out, on the basis of the fundamental principles of the Council of Europe’s youth policy,…

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ENYC & the National Programme of the Republic of Moldova for Developing Youth Centres (Timisoara – ROMANIA, August 2019)

On 13-17 of August 2019, a delegation from the Republic of Moldova (youth workers, youth centres directors, representatives of the Ministry of Education) came to Timisoara to exchange good practices regarding youth centres. In this context, the vice president of ENYC (Yolanda FLORESCU) had a 3 hours meeting with this delegation. During this time, she…

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ENYC @ Youth Centres UP International Conference 2019 – International YOUTH Day (TIMISOARA – Romania, August 2019)

The vice president of ENYC, Yolanda FLORESCU participated at Youth Centres UP International Conference as guest speaker and facilitator of the workshop SDG no.4 (Quality Education)in youth centres. On 12 of August – the International Youth Day, organised under the UN headline “Transforming Education”, which highlights efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including…

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General Assembly 2014

The general assembly of ENYC 2014 was hosted by S&G – System and Generation Association in Istanbul – Turkey, on 25.01.2014. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYof the European Youth Centres NetworkIstanbul, Turkey, 25.01.2014 PLACE: Istanbul, TurkeyDATE: 25.01.2014 from 10:30 to 14:00

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General Assembly 2015

General Assembly of ENYC 2015 took place in Yerevan-Armenia, hosted by the Armenian Young Women’s Association (AYWA) on 23.01.-24.01.2015. Representatives of the following member organisations working in international youth work and education sector came from all over Europe to participate in ENYC’s annual meeting:

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General Assembly 2016

The General Assembly of the European Network of Youth Centres 2016 took place in the European Youth Centre in Budapest from Thursday 28th of January till Saturday 30 of January 2016. The European Network of Youth Centres is founded on principles of the Council of Europe, such as equal opportunity and inclusion, lifelong learning, innovation…

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General Assembly 2017

The General Assembly of the European Network of Youth Centres 2017 took place in the Jugendbildungsstätte Unterfranken (JUBI) in Würzburg, Germany, from Monday 16th till Wednesday 18th of January 2017.The representatives of the GA have been welcomed by the director of JUBI Mr Stefan Lutz-Simon.

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General Assembly 2018

The general assembly of the European Network of Youth Centres 2018 was held by Villa Elba, at the Youth Centre, in Kokkola – Finland, on 08-10 February 2018. Besides the regular focus points of ENYC, this general assembly analysed how ENYC can cooperate with the European Platform of Youth Centres (the youth centres with the…

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“Anti social behavior and knife crimes” & “A carnival of Inclusion” (St. Andrews family resource centre) – 2019

We have hosted youth exchanges twice here in Dublin in 2019, the first was between Ireland, England and Wales and the theme was “Anti social behavior and knife crimes” two countries from the ENYC (Ireland and England) and one other, the age range of this exchange was 13 / 15 years.  Our second youth exchange…

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General Assembly 2019

The general assembly of the European Network of Youth Centres 2019 was held by Timis County Youth Foundation (FITT), at Timisoara Youth House – Romania, on 08-10 February 2019. Besides the election of the new board, the focus of this general assembly was on the PR of ENYC, on the youth policies and on the…

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“Young Europe without racism” (Jugendbildungsstätte Unterfranken) – 2018/2019

Strategic EVS voluntary service in Kindergarten ‘Young europe without racism’ 01.09.18 – 11.08.19. Sending organization: Filoxenia. Host organization: JUBI Objectives:   Apart from voluntary service, young Europeans and employees of the EVS hosting organisations participated in the Jubi training programs (‘Coach for racism critical and intercultural work’ and ‘Betztavta’) and then acted as multipliers. The long-term goals…

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About St. Andrews family resource centre

Contact persons: Eddie Fitzpatrick: 00353876387629 (eddie.fitzpatrick@standrews.ie) Eileen Nalty: 00353868896851 Description: Our Youth Service is operating for 21 years in the local area.  We have a multi-disciplined team of experienced qualified youth workers with a supporting team of volunteers of various levels of experience and qualifications. All the leaders have taken part in multiple exchange projects before.…

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About Regional Youth Centre of Kosice

Details of the member organisation / center Street address: Strojárenská 3, 040 01 Postcode: 040 01 City: Košice Region: Košice Country: Slovakia Email: rcm@rcm.sk Website: http://www.rcm.sk Telephone:+421556223820 Contact person Mr Jakub Szepesgyörky Email: jakub.szepesgyorky@rcm.sk Telephone: +421556223820 Profile of the member organisation/center Type: youth center Status: Governmental organisation established by regional self-government for Košice region Activity level:regional Short description…

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About JUBI

Details of the member organisation / center Street address: Berner Str. 14 Postcode: 97084 City: Würzburg Region: Bayern Country: Germany Email: info@jubi-unterfranken.de Website: www.jubi-unterfranken.de Telephone: 004993173041010 Telefax: 004993173041011 FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM Contact person Ms Anastazja Zydor Position/function: EVS Coordinator Contact Email: anastazja.zydor@jubi-unterfranken.de Contact Telephone: 0049 931 730 41044 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: Youth Education Centre Status of organisation:…

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About Mladinski Center Krško – Youth center Krško

Details of the member organisation / center Name: Youth center Krško Street address: Cesta krških žrtev 105 Postcode: 8270 City: Krško Region: Posavje Country: Slovenia Email: info@mc-krsko.si Website: www.mc-krsko.si Telephone: +38674882286 Telefax: +38674882283 Contact person Ms Mitja Valentinc Position/function: director Contact Email: mitja.valentinc@mc-krsko.si Contact Telephone: +38641637661 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: youth center Status of…

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About Finnish Youth Centres Association

Details of the member organisation / center Street address: Mikonkatu 8 A K145Postcode: 100City: HelsinkiRegion: UusimaaCountry: FinlandEmail: mari.puranen@snk.fi Website: www.snk.fiTelephone: +358 500 902330 Contact person Ms Mari PURANENPosition/function: coordinator of international affairsContact Email: mari.puranen@snk.fi Contact Telephone: +358 417301651 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: NGOStatus of organisation: non-governmentalActivity level of organisation: national Short description of organisation / center: Finnish Youth Centres…

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(Past) Statutes of the Réseau Européen de Centres de Jeunesse – European Network of Youth Centres

CHAPTER I: PURPOSE AND COMPOSITION Article 1 An association shall be created with the name “Réseau Européen de Centres de Jeunesse”. This association shall be set up in accordance with the French law of 1901 (régime des associations loi 1901).The registered office shall be at the following address: c/o Association MUSIKADOrue du 21 Juin 194443100…

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About CUBIC

Details of the member organisation / center Name of organization: CUBIC – Cultur & Bildung im ContextStreet address: Oberes Estrichfeld 6 APostcode: 6170City: ZirlRegion: TyrolCountry: AustriaOrganization’s Email: office@cubic-online.euWebsite: http://www.cubic-online.euTelephone: +43 660 2012437 FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM Contact person: Mr Leo KasererPosition/function: CEOContact Email: leo.kaserer@cubic-online.euContact telephone: +43 660 7101837 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterpriseStatus of…

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About Filoxenia

Details of the member organisation / center Street address: Kryoneri Postcode: 20200 City: Kryoneri Korinthia Region: Peloponnese Country: Greece Email: filoxenia@filox.org Website: http://www.filox.org Telephone: +30 27420 51084 Telefax: 0030 2742051085 Contact person Mr  Panos  Poulos Position/function: International youth work coordinator Contact Email: panos@filox.org Contact Telephone: 0030 6944685550 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: Association Status of organisation: non-governmental Activity…

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About Centre for LeisureTime Activities JUNIOR

Details of the member organisation / center Street address: Tajovskeho   30 Postcode: 97590 City: Banka Bystrica Region: Banskobystrický Country: Slovakia Email: juniorbb@juniorbb.sk Website: http://juniorbb.sk Telephone: 00421/48/415 31 11 Contact person Ms Jarmila Lipková Position/function: director Email: j.lipkova@juniorbb.sk ; jarmila.lipkova@gmail.com Telephone: 00421/48/415 3111 ; 00421/903/427 407 Profile of the member organisation/center Type: youth center Activity level: regional Short description…

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About S&G – System and Generation Association

Details of the member organisation / center Name: System and Generation Association Street address: Necatibey Caddesi, No: 19/21 Postcode: 06430 City: Ankara Region: Orta Anadolu Country: Turkey Email: systemandgenerationoffice@gmail.com Website: www.systemandgeneration.com ; www.nesilfest.com Telephone: +905334255299 Telefax: +903122305341 Contact person Mr  Gürkan Akçaer Position/function: Vice – President Contact Email: systemandgenerationoffice@gmail.com Contact Telephone: +905334255299 Profile of the member organisation/center Type…

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About International youth center

Details of the member organisation / center Name: International youth centerStreet address: 46 Knqz Boris IPostcode: 1000City: SofiaRegion: SofiaCountry: BulgariaEmail: nmarinova@nbu.bgWebsite: noneTelephone: +359897909707 Contact person Mr Ivan MilanovPosition/function: chairmanContact Email: int_youth_center@abv.bgContact Telephone: +359879295272 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: NGOStatus of organisation: non-governmentalActivity level of organisation: national Short description of organisation / center: Association ”…

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About Youth Centre Villa Elba

Details of the member organisation / center Name: Youth Centre Villa ElbaStreet address: Sannanrannantie 60Postcode: 67200City: KokkolaRegion: Keski-PohjanmaaCountry: FinlandEmail: elba@kokkola.fiWebsite: www.villaelba.fi INSTAGRAM TWITTER FACEBOOK ESC projects: https://www.villaelba.fi/en/esc-projects/ Telephone: +358 6 8313400 Contact person Ms Kati PaasilaPosition/function: Project planner/instructorContact Email: kati.paasila@kokkola.fiContact Telephone: +358 445325160 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: NPC Youth CentreStatus of organisation: governmental/publicActivity level…

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About ACT for SOCIETY Centre

ACT for SOCIETY Center, was established in January 2012. ACT for SOCIETY Center believes in the power of change. It aims at making this change happen through “…new, creative, and effective strategies and initiatives…”.

ACT for SOCIETY Center’ mission is to enhance the healthy lifestyles and stimulate the sustainable development of society. Its work consists on advocating for democracy and human right issues, promoting culture, connecting youth, stimulating the active participation of young people in the social life and decision-making processes, both in local and national level.

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About EURO-NET

Details of the member organisation / center Street address: vicolo Luigi Lavista, 3Postcode: 85100City: PotenzaRegion: BasilicataCountry: ItalyEmail: euro-net@memex.itWebsite: http://www.synergy-net.info ; www.euro-net.infoTelephone: +39097123300Telefax: +39097134670 TWITTER FACEBOOK 1; FACEBOOK 2 Contact person Mr Antonino ImbesiPosition/function: Director of EDIC officeContact Email: imbesi.anto@gmail.comContact Telephone: +393288860881 Profile of the member organisation/center Type of organisation: not for profit associationStatus of organisation: otherActivity level of organisation:…

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European Cultural Convention

The European Cultural Convention was adopted on 19 December 1954 in Paris (France) and came into force on 5 May 1955 (Council of Europe Treaty Series no. 018). It is open for signature by member states and for accession by non-member states and the European Community. The purpose of this Convention is to develop mutual understanding among the peoples of…

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Adopted texts and recommendations

Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life Committee of Ministers Access to rights Citizenship education Human rights education Non-formal education Participation Social inclusion/Social exclusion South-East Europe Youth exchanges Youth policy Youth research Youth Work Parliamentary Assembly Human rights education Non-formal education Participation South East Europe Youth exchanges Youth…

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Manuals and handbooks

“WE CAN!” – Taking action against Hate Speech through Counter and Alternative Narratives “Taking it seriously” “Compass” – A manual on Human Rights Education with Young People (2015) “Compasito“ – Manual on human rights education for children (2008) “Have your say!” – Manual on the Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in…

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National youth policy reviews

An international review of national youth policy is the most complex and comprehensive of measures fostering youth-policy evaluation and development. This process involves wide-ranging commitment, from political to financial, from both the requesting country and the Council of Europe. The main milestones include the preparation of a national report about the youth policy and situation…

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OSCE Youth – Resources

OSCE Youth: The OSCE’s commitment to promote the role and the inclusion of youth in its peace and security agenda dates back to its founding document, the Helsinki Final Act, and has been strengthened through many subsequent OSCE decisions. Two consecutive Ministerial Council declarations, in 2014 and 2015, acknowledged the potential of young people to…

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EURODESK

Eurodesk is an international non-profit association created in 1990. As a support organisation to Erasmus+, Eurodesk makes information on learning mobility comprehensive and accessible to young people and those who work with them. With a network of national coordinators connected to over 1100 local information providers in 36 European countries (with Serbia joining in March 2019),…

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YOUTH WIKI

The Youth Wiki is an online platform presenting information on European countries’ youth policies. The main objective of the Youth Wiki is to support evidence-based European cooperation in the field of Youth. It does so by providing information on national policies in support of young people – in a user-friendly and continuously updated way. The…

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