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Welcome to British Council Connect Youth

British Council Connect Youth is the UK's National Agency for the Youth in Action Programme. Along with the European Commission, our aim is to help young people to discover Europe. On our site you will find information about Youth Exchanges, Youth Initiatives and Youth Democracy Projects; European Voluntary Service, Youth in the World and Youth Support Systems

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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			YiA Programme guide 2008


	Download or consult our Youth in Action user guide (1MB) for 2008. Please check the UK Rates before completing one of our applications forms

			YiA Training Courses


	The Youth in Action programme runs many training courses across Europe to support you in developing your ideas for a Youth in Action project. Click here to find out more.

		What is Connect Youth?
Want to know more about Connect Youth? Take a brief look at who we are, what we do and the answers to some of your frequently asked questions.

		Our programmes
From exchanges and initiatives to youth support systems , all you need to know about our programmes.

		Ready to apply?
From application and evaluation forms to some handy guidance notes, you can find everything you need here.

		Looking for a partner?
If so, our online partner search database makes it easy to find a group to share your experience with.

		News and Events
Find out more about upcoming and previous events

		Need More information?
If you’d like to find out more about any of our programmes, please contact us.