1. The ‘Youth in Action’ Programme Mobilising the Potential of Young Europeans

2. 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

3. Objectives  Instil European citizenship  Participation of young people  Enhance Cultural Diversity  Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities

4. Annual Priorities  2009 Year of Creativity & Innovation  2010 Year for Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion  2011 European Year of Volunteering

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. The National Agency European Union Programmes Agency (EUPA) ‘Youth in Action’ Programme 36, Old Mint Street, Valletta VLT 1514 – MALTA  Tel: +356 2125 5663  Fax: + 356 2558 6139  Email: yia.eupa@gov.mt  Website: www.yia.eupa.org.mt