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Explore our full 2025 portfolio of global, regional and country programmes below. Each entry includes a short summary and links to additional information to find out more.

To connect with our team on any of our programmes, please email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org.

Americas

Country Programme
Brazil, Mexico

Climate Skills (2023 to 2026)

Working with marginalised young people to build the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Barbados, Jamaica

Investment Climate Reform Facility (2019 to 2025)

Supports organisations in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to create better conditions for businesses to thrive and for women’s economic empowerment and inclusion. See related article.

East Asia and Oceania

Country Programme
Indonesia, Viet Nam

Climate Skills (2023 to 2026)

Working with marginalised young people to build the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Indonesia, Myanmar

Digital Library (2020 – ongoing)

Provides instant access to books, comics, music, newspapers and magazines. Members can watch films and theatre productions, access academic journals, research publications and professional training.

Philippines

Governance in Justice (GOJUST) (2016 to 2025)

Developing more responsive and accountable justice services in the country, with a particular focus on those who are most vulnerable, including women, LGBTI, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and other excluded groups.

Tonga, Tuvalu

Investment Climate Reform Facility (2019 to 2025)

Supports organisations in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to create better conditions for businesses to thrive and for women’s economic empowerment and inclusion. See related article.

Myanmar

MyJustice (2015 to 2027)

Supports the effective delivery of legal services and equips the people of Myanmar with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to resolve disputes fairly, equitably and justly, prioritising vulnerable and marginalised groups. 

Indonesia

Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (2021 to 2027)

Creating opportunities for digitally excluded individuals to develop the skills they need to participate fully in the digital economy and in wider society. 

Myanmar

Sone Sie (2007 to 2026, formerly called Pyoe Pin)

Promoting inclusive, accountable and fair governance in Myanmar to underpin a more democratic, prosperous and peaceful country.

Viet Nam, Myanmar, Indonesia

Youth Connect (2022 to 2026)

Global youth leadership programme which supports young people to develop the skills, inspiration and connections to tackle major challenges, such as employability, inequality and climate change. 

Euroopean Union

Country Programme

Ireland and UK (Northern Ireland)

CONNECT 92025 to 2027)

Create inclusive spaces where people from all backgrounds can come together to learn, celebrate, and collaborate - free from prejudice and intolerance. See related article

Cyprus, Italy, Spain

Digital Library (2020 – ongoing)

Provides instant access to books, comics, music, newspapers and magazines. Members can watch films and theatre productions, access academic journals, research publications and professional training.

European Union and United Kingdom 

EU/UK Stronger Together (2023 to 2025)

Facilitating a close and sustainable relationship between young people in the UK and the EU for Europe’s collective benefit.

 Bulgaria, Cyprus, Poland, Romania

G-LENS (Gender-inclusive, Long-lasting and Empowered Networks and Societies) (2024 to 2025)

Engaging EU citizens, stakeholders, and experts to raise awareness about gendered disinformation, misinformation, and online harassment, particularly targeting young women.

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

People to People Programme (2016 to 2026)

Strengthening social cohesion across diverse communities and backgrounds.

Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Ukraine

Youth Connect (2022 to 2027)

Global youth leadership programme which supports young people to develop the skills, inspiration and connections to tackle major challenges, such as employability, inequality and climate change. 

Czechia, Poland, Romania, Ukraine

YOU (Youth Connect EU-Ukraine) (2025 to 2027)

Through youth-led initiatives, intercultural exchanges and cross-border collaboration, we’re building a network of resilient, empowered changemakers ready to shape the future.

Other European countries

Country Programme
Albania

Alternative Pathways (2023 to 2025)

Offering alternatives to irregular migration by investing in young people and their communities. The project creates pathways for young people to lead positive lives in their own communities, whilst raising awareness of the dangers of irregular migration.

Western Balkan 6 (Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia)  

Berloin Process: Civil Socity Forum (2025)

A regional platform for Western Balkans civil society to shape policy recommendations on market growth, gender, reconciliation, environment, security, and governance. The UK hosted the 2025 Berlin Process Summit.

Albania: 2024 to 2025

Western Balkan 6 (Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia): 2025 to 2026

CybHer (2024 to 2026)

This programme is designed to increase women's participation in the cybersecurity workforce, employing a holistic strategy that encompasses educational pathways, individual awareness, and societal perceptions.

Serbia

Education for Equality (2024 to 2025)

This project aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of gender equality among Serbian youth, increase awareness about discrimination, and establish protective measures for future generations. 

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Responsive Democracy Fellowship (2024 to 2025)

This programme aims to empower up to 45 experts from academia, politics, public administration, business, and civil society by equipping them to drive impactful policy reforms.

Serbia

SPARK (Skilled Youth, Empowered Communities) (2024 to 2025)

Strengthening trust and cooperation across ethnic lines through practical, community-driven action.

Serbia

UK-Serbia Science and Innovation Fellowship Programme (2025-2026)

This programme strengthens governance in Serbia’s science and innovation system by adapting proven UK models that prioritise transparency, accountability, and collaboration between government, academia, and civil society.

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine

Youth Connect (2022 to 2026)

Global youth leadership programme which supports young people to develop the skills, inspiration and connections to tackle major challenges, such as employability, inequality and climate change. 

Middle East and North Africa

Country Programme 
Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE

Digital Library (2020 – ongoing)

Provides instant access to books, comics, music, newspapers and magazines. Members can watch films and theatre productions, access academic journals, research publications and professional training.

Lebanon

Digital Peace Building (2023 to 2025)

This programme aimed to empower young people in Lebanon to use digital tools, media, and creative expression to promote peace, inclusion, and human rights.

Egypt

Egyptian Youth Thriving  (2025 to 2026)

Empowering young leaders, including 50% persons with disabilities (PwDs), to contribute to inclusion, trust-building, and cohesion in their societies. The project will develop in depth research and mapping of PwD challenges and opportunities within the designated communities.

Tunisia

EU 4 Youth Maghroum in Participation and Inclusion of Young Tunisians through Culture and Sports (2022 to 2027)

Fostering the socio-economic inclusion of vulnerable young Tunisians by strengthening their autonomy in sport and culture, encouraging long-term engagement, and amplifying their representation in decision-making processes. See related article.

Egypt

Inclusive Youth Empowerment (2023 to 2026)

A social leadership programme that promotes, inclusion, intercultural dialogue and social responsibility as key leadership competencies in the 21st century. 

Libya

Linataawan (2019 to 2026)

Enhancing the capacity and support of Civil Society Organisations across Libya, including advanced level skills Thinking & Working Strategically and Good Development Practices. The project also strengthens youth-state collaboration.

Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Yemen

Youth Connect (2022 to 2026)

Global youth leadership programme which supports young people to develop the skills, inspiration and connections to tackle major challenges, such as employability, inequality and climate change. 

Iraq

Youth Connect – Catalysing Inclusive Communities  (2024 to 2025)

Empowers young people, particularly women, to lead inclusive change in their communities. Through leadership training, participatory research and collaboration, it builds the confidence and skills needed for equitable civic engagement and stronger, more cohesive societies.

Libya

Youth Participation in Public Life (2024 to 2025)

Strengthening youth skills and shifting towards collaborative problem-solving through fostering new ways of working between young people, civil society and local stakeholders.

South Asia 

Country Programme
Pakistan

Aawaz (2019 to 2027)

Working with local communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab to promote the rights of children, women, youth and other marginalised groups.

India

Climate Skills (2023 to 2026)

Working with marginalised young people to build the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Digital Library (2020 – ongoing)

Provides instant access to books, comics, music, newspapers and magazines. Members can watch films and theatre productions, access academic journals, research publications and professional training.

Bangladesh

The e-ffective Governance (2024 to 2027)

Accelerating e-Government and digital public services in Bangladesh.

Pakistan

Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (2023 to 2026)

Engages young women and men to build awareness of social and ethical values and promote respect for diversity through inclusive, responsible actions that influence local, national, and global sustainable development agendas on climate action.

Sri Lanka

Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution (2020 to 2025)

Enhancing the effectiveness and availability of dispute resolution mechanisms in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Youth Connect (2022 to 2026)

Global youth leadership programme which supports young people to develop the skills, inspiration and connections to tackle major challenges, such as employability, inequality and climate change. 

Sub-Saharan Africa

Country Programme
Ethiopia (2016 to 2025), Kenya (2016 to 2019), Sudan (2019 to 2026) and Uganda (2022 to 2025)

Better Migration Management (2022 to 2025)

Enabling national authorities and institutions in the Horn of Africa to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration by applying a human rights-based approach. See related article.

Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe

Digital Library (2020 – ongoing)

Provides instant access to books, comics, music, newspapers and magazines. Members can watch films and theatre productions, access academic journals, research publications and professional training.

Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Investment Climate Reform Facility (2019 to 2025)

Supports organisations in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to create better conditions for businesses to thrive and for women’s economic empowerment and inclusion. See related article.

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda

Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (2021 to 2027)

Creating opportunities for digitally excluded individuals to develop the skills they need to participate fully in the digital economy and in wider society. 

Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda

Youth Connect (2022 to 2026)

Global youth leadership programme which supports young people to develop the skills, inspiration and connections to tackle major challenges, such as employability, inequality and climate change.