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about
youth in action

Youth in Action (2007-2013) is the programme the European Union has set up for young people.

It aims to inspire a sense of active European citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans and to involve them in shaping the Union's future.

It promotes mobility within and beyond the EU's border, non-formal learning and intercultural dialogue, and encourages the inclusion of all young people regardless of their educational, social and cultural backgrounds.

It also helps people working in the youth sector develop skills and establish contacts necessary to enhance their work.
The Youth in Action programme is supported by funds from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) (Department for Education) and the European Commission (DG Education and Culture).

objectives and priorities

Youth in Action aims to respond at European level to the needs of young people from adolescence to adulthood via several specific objectives and priorities.

who can participate?

Check out eligibility criteria for participants (young people and youth workers) and promoters (through whom participants are reached) as well as eligible countries.

implementation and support

A multitude of different institutions, structures and individuals throughout Europe (and beyond) implement and support the Youth in Action programme.

events

A series of events to help learn about the Youth in Action programme.

training opportunities

Training courses and resources are available to help youth workers and young people for the preparation and implementation of their projects.

Youthpass

Youthpass is the European strategy on validation and recognition of non-formal learning within the context of Youth in Action.

news

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from Youth in Action.

Resources

Selection of leaflets, brochures, promotional material, publications, and other useful websites.

FAQs

From enquiries about funding to how to obtain applications forms, here is where you can find the answers to our frequently asked questions.

PUBLICITY

The British Council and Youth in Action programme logos to be included in all forms of communication available for download.

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland)
Registered in Singapore as a branch (T09FC0012J) and as a charity (No 0768).
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