The ‘Youth in Action’ Programme Mobilising the Potential of Young Europeans
Beneficiaries Youth groups interested in organising youth exchanges or initiatives Young people interested in voluntary work abroad Youth organisations Youth leaders Youth workers Other forms of NGO’s and associations
Objectives Instil European citizenship Participation of young people Enhance Cultural Diversity Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities
Annual Priorities 2009 Year of Creativity & Innovation 2010 Year for Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion 2011 European Year of Volunteering
Priorities for 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation Young people’s active participation in the EU Parliament elections Sport as a tool to promote active citizenship and social inclusion of young people Promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activities including sport Promoting the inclusion of young people with disabilities Awareness-raising to global challenges (sustainable development and climate change) Young people’s involvement in the revision of the European framework of cooperation in the field of youth policy Intercultural dialogue
Five Actions (1/3) Action 1 - Youth for Europe Sub-Action 1.1: Youth Exchanges Activities offering an opportunity for groups of young people from different countries to mean and learn about each other’s cultures. The groups plan together their Youth Exchange around a theme of mutual interest Sub-Action 1.2: Youth Initiatives Support for group projects designed at local, regional and national level. Projects start from a need identified by at least four young people and a project is made up from that need Sub-Action 1.3: Youth Democracy Projects Support for young people’s participation in democratic life of their local, regional or national community and at international level
Five Actions (2/3) Action 2 - European Voluntary Service Support for young people’s participation in various forms of voluntary activities, both within and outside the EU. Young people can take part individually or in groups in non-profit, unpaid activities to enhance their employability potential. Action 3 - Youth in the World Sub-Action 3.1: Cooperation with Neighbouring Countries of the EU Support for projects with Neighbouring Partner Countries, namely Youth Exchanges and Training & Networking Projects in the youth field
Five Actions (3/3) Action 4 - Youth support systems Sub Action 4.3: Training & Networking of those active in youth work and youth organizations Support for the training of those active in youth work and youth organizations, particularly the exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice and activities which may lead to long-lasting quality projects, partnerships and networks. Action 5 – Support for policy cooperation Sub-Action 5.1 – Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy Support for cooperation, seminars and Structured Dialogue between young people, those active in youth work and those responsible for youth policy.
Deadlines 1 st February – 1 st May till 30 th September 1 st April – 1 st July till 30 th November 1 st June – 1 st September till 31 st January 1 st September – 1 st December till 30 th April 1 st November – 1 st February till 31 st July
The National Agency European Union Programmes Agency (EUPA) ‘Youth in Action’ Programme 36, Old Mint Street, Valletta VLT 1514 – MALTA Tel: Fax: Website: