British Council Connect Youth 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
| Application deadline |
For projects starting between |
| 1st February |
1st May and 30th September |
| 1st April |
1st July and 30th November |
| 1st June |
1st September and 31st January |
| 1st September |
1st December and 30th April |
| 1st November |
1st February and 31st July |
We also offer Youth Programmes in cooperation with partner ministries overseas, youth NGOs, networks and international partners. On this site, you will find information about the Causeway Programme (a British–Irish Youth Exchange scheme) and the Debate to Action Programme which has so far involved young people in Africa and the UK taking active control in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals.
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