The 'Youth in Action' February application deadline has now closed. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement e-mail within two weeks and can expect final results within two months (at the latest by 31 March). If there is no communication within two weeks, please contact us directly.

The British Council is the UK's National Agency for the Youth in Action Programme. The Youth in Action Programme (2007-2013) is funded by the European Commission and provides young people with a variety of opportunities for non-formal and informal learning with a European dimension.

The objectives of the programme are, the promotion and development of young people’s active citizenship; solidarity and social cohesion; as well as the development and promotion of quality support systems and European-wide cooperation. Specific programme priorities are:

European Citizenship; participation of young people; intercultural dialogue; and the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.

The programme is divided into 5 Actions:

• Action 1 – Youth for Europe

• Action 2 – European Voluntary Service

• Action 3 – Youth in the World

• Action 4 – Youth Support Systems

• Action 5 – Support for European Cooperation

Click here to download the 2010 YiA Programme Guide.

Before applying please read the information regarding changes to the YiA programme in 2010.

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