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

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