News and events

Young man with headphones This is where we keep you up to date with Youth in Action events, deadlines and developments.

NEWS

European Commission’s proposal for ‘Erasmus for All’

The European Commission has released its proposal for the successor programme to the Lifelong Learning (International) and Youth in Action Programmes. The new programme, provisionally called 'Erasmus for All', will run from 2014 to 2020. You can read the European Commission's proposal on our joint Youth in Action and Lifelong Learning Programme website.

‘Your story’ competition winners announced

Take a look at the winning entries and find out more about their fantastic experiences.

Changes to the 2012 Youth in Action Programme Guide

The European Commission have released a new version of the 2012 Youth in Action Programme Guide. To make things simpler, we have summarised the main changes, itemised all the changes and provided simplified funding rules.

Changes to 2012 Programme Guide (PDF 41.9KB)

Youth in Action programme all changes for 2012  (Word 23KB)

Simplified funding rules 2012 (PDF 23KB )

EVENTS

Round 1 Applications closing date

Get your application forms in before February 1st 2013. If you need any help and support contact your information providers or go to our Apply section.

Sports and Volunteering project “Starting Blocks”

This event is aimed to highlight the European Voluntary Service (EVS) opportunities and volunteering possibilities through sport, whilst promoting social inclusion and diversity. This is a Contact Making Seminar for EVS organisations and individual volunteers from across Europe. It will be held in central England. 

Dates: Arrival will be by 18h00 on Monday 18th March, departure lunchtime Friday 23 March.

To apply visit the application page: Application deadline January 21st.

Youth in Action Champions Seminar 

Bringing together experienced beneficiaries:

  • Sharing tips and tricks
  • Create a tool: what is benefit of international work

Dates: April 17, 2013 at 12pm to April 19, 2013 at 5pm

For more information and to apply, email yiatraining@britishcouncil.org