1 Youth in Action

Objectives of the YIA programme 2 Promotion of young people’s active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular Development of solidarity and tolerance among young people Fostering of mutual understanding between young people from different countries Improvement of the quality of support systems for youth activities and the capabilities of civil society organisations in the youth field Promotion of European cooperation in the youth field

Target Groups Young people aged between 13 and 30 (individuals or groups), independently of their level of education or social and cultural background A non-profit or non-governmental organisation A local, regional public body An informal group of young people A body active at European level in the youth field (ENGO), having member branches in at least 8 Programme Countries An international governmental non-profit organisation A profit-making organisation organising an event in the area of youth, sport or culture 3

Implementation of the programme European Commission (EC) Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) – YOUTH Unit 35 National Agencies National Authorities Other structures: SALTO-YOUTH Resource Centres (8) and Eurodesks Partnership between European Commission and Council of Europe, United Nations, EuroMed, European Youth Forum 4

Programme Priorities Permanent priorities European Citizenship Participation of young people Cultural Diversity together with the fight against racism and xenophobia Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities Specific priorities are given each year 2013: Inclusive growth Initiative, creativity and entrepreneurship, employability Healthy behaviours EU Citizenship and the rights that go with it

Specific priorities of the Eastern Partnership Youth Window Priority in awarding grants under this Window will be given to: –Projects demonstrating a clear commitment to provide support to young people with fewer opportunities living in rural or deprived urban areas –Projects raising awareness about the nature of youth work –Projects promoting the sharing of best practices in the sphere of youth work 6

7 Actions:  1.1Youth Exchanges  1.3 Youth Democracy Projects  2 European Voluntary Service  3.1 Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the EU: - Youth Exchanges - Training and Networking  4.3 Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations  5.1 Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy

Eligible promoters for Eastern Partnership Window are from: Programme Countries: - 27 EU Member States -EFTA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland -Candidate countries: Croatia, Turkey Neighbouring Partner Country of the Eastern Partnership: -Armenia -Azerbaijan -Belarus -Georgia -Moldova -Ukraine 8

Action 2 – European Voluntary Service “EVS” European Voluntary Service “EVS Individual or group involving young people from 18 to 30 years old in an unpaid voluntary activity in the general interest of a community in a country other than their country of residence : « Programme Country » or « Partner County» or « Other Partners of the World» 9

Programme countries May apply directly for Action 2 (EVS) Neighbouring partner countries South East Europe (SEE) May apply directly for Action 2 (EVS) Neighbouring partner countries Eastern Europe and Caucasus (EEC) May apply directly for Action 2 (EVS) Neighbouring partner countries Mediterranean countries 27 member states of the EU + Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland Croatia Turkey Albania Bosnia & Herzegovina Ex-Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Montenegro Serbia Kosovo Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Georgia Moldova Russian Federation Ukraine Algeria Egypt Israel Jordan Lebanon Morocco Palestine & Gaza Syria Tunisia 10

Whom? Young from 18 to 30 (volunteers with fewer opportunities as of 16) What? EVS project: voluntary service up to12 months max, unpaid, full time Individual or group? Individual: 1 voluntary to 1 hosting organisation Group: 2 to 30 volunteers maximum sent by 1 or few sending organisations to 1 or several hosting organisations 11

Training cycle  pre-departure training (EVS promoters)  on-arrival training (compulsory)  mid-term evaluation (compulsory for a service over 6 months)  annual EVS event Insurance : group insurance plan AXA More info in 27 languages: Visa : Youth Helpdesk provides visa support letters General recommendations: & 12

Action 3.1 training & networking Possibility of implementing of one of the following activities: Job shadowing Feasability visit Evaluation meeting Study visit Partnership building activity Seminar Training course Networking 13

Whom? No age limit. Legally resident in the Programme country or Neighbouring country Duration Between 3 and 18 months Venue Applicant will be hosting the activity 14

Action 3.1 Youth Exchange Possibility of implementing of one of the following activities: Bilateral Youth Exchange (1 EU promoter + 1 Neighbouring country promoter) Trilateral Youth Exchange ( at least 1 EU promoter and 1 Neighbouring country promoter, in total 3 promoters) Multilateral Youth Exchange (at least 1 EU promoter and 2 Neighbouring country promoters, total at least 4 promoters) 15

Whom? Participants between 13 and 25 years old, legally resident in the Programme country or Neighbouring country. Number of participants  Bilateral Youth Exchange minimum 8 participants per group  Trilateral Youth Exchange minimum 6 participants per group  Multilateral Youth Exchange minimum 4 participants per group Duration Project duration maximum 15 months Activity duration 6 to 21 days Venue Applicant will be hosting the activity 16

Read the PROGRAMME GUIDE… 1.Read FAQ : 2.Consult previously selected projects and organisations Examples of projects : experience/all_experiences_en.htmhttp://ec.europa.eu/youth/sharing- experience/all_experiences_en.htm Action 2 - Find a host and sending organisation. Consult a database of European accredited organisations at National & European level (research by themes and by country) In concrete

Where to apply? Applications to the Executive Agency: –Bodies active at the European level in the youth field; –Promoters established in Neighbouring Partner Country of South East Europe and of the Eastern Partnership; –Promoters from Other Partner Countries of the World involved; –Intergovernmental organisations applying; –Profit-making bodies organising an event in the area of youth, sport and culture –Project application linked to large-scale European or international events Applications to the National Agencies: –Applications by all other eligible applicants established in a Programme Country;

How to submit an application? On-line eForm with on-line attachments: budget sheet & activity timetable; Action 2:standard Week of European Voluntary Service declaration of honour details of partners involved in European Voluntary Service (Action 2) Documents to be sent by post: Preliminary Agreements of Partnership Legal Entity form Financial Identification form official registration document If applicable: VAT liability document, financial capacity form, profit & loss accounts and balance sheet if grant requested more than € 19

General selection procedures : Deadlines EACEA 20 At centralised level (EACEA): 3 application deadlines a year Warning: eligibility period Project dates: from initial preparation to final evaluation Activity date: period during which the activity takes place

Frequent mistakes Age limit of the participants is not respected (3.1YE); Duration of the project and of the activity are not respected; Composition of the partnership not respected/Balance of promoters and of volunteers; Administrative lacks such as Declaration of honour not signed by the legal representative, missing Preliminary Agreements.; Project NOT starting within the Eligibility period; The applicant has submitted MORE THAN one application under each sub- Action per round; 21

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