Youth | Science | Society
Today, young people across Europe and the Western Balkans are facing diverse challenges and youth work in all its forms can serve as a catalyst for empowerment. The Western Balkans and the EU moreover share a demographic issue, albeit in a different sense: on the one hand, the so-called “brain drain” of highly skilled workers damages the economies and societies in the WBs, while on the other hand, the EU is facing an increased ageing of the population.
Through its policies, the EU aims to give young people more equal opportunities in education and the job market, and to make sure they can participate fully in all areas of society. This is achieved through various means, notably by engaging in dialogue with young people and by fostering exchange, participation and skills development.
The EU Youth Strategy represents the framework for EU youth policy cooperation 2019 – 2027. The EU Youth Strategy focuses on three core areas of action around the three words:
- Engage: The EU Youth Strategy aims towards a meaningful civic, economic, social, cultural and political participation of young people.
- Connect: Young people in Europe are getting more and more connected. Relations, connections, and exchange of experience are a pivotal asset for solidarity and the future development of the European Union. This connection is best fostered through different forms of mobility.
- Empower: Empowerment of young people means encouraging them to take charge of their own lives.
The EU Youth Strategy is based on several instruments, such as mutual learning activities, Future National Activities Planners, the EU Youth Dialogue, the EU Youth Strategy Platform, and evidence-based tools.
The year 2021 marked the beginning of the new seven-year cycle of the EU programmes in the field of youth, namely the Erasmus+ Programme, youth chapter, and the European Solidarity Corps. The new Programmes are built on the achievements and good practices, but are also introducing new opportunities for young people and organisations working with them, for the development of youth work and European cooperation. Both Programmes emphasise the international dimension, providing opportunities also for young people and actors in the field of youth in the Programme’s Partner countries.
2022 was proclaimed the European Year of Youth (EYY 2022) by the European Parliament and the Council, in order to Renewing the positive perspectives for young people, while highlighting how the green and digital transitions and other Union policies offer opportunities for young people. Tirana is the European Youth Capital for 2022. Under the slogan "Activate Youth", the city put in place a rich programme, featuring more than 100 events aiming at promoting volunteerism, empowering youth organisations, and creating networks and synergies among young people from all over Europe.
News
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CEI Fund at EBRD supports youth entrepreneurship in Western Balkans
Young entrepreneurs continue facing obstacles in accessing credit lines and expertise to grow their businesses, despite their potential for innovation. To address these market gaps and, therefore, provide...
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[Call for Participation] Online Youthpass workshop series for trainers
This call is for the first online workshop from a series of four workshops. The calls for the other workshops will be opened in the coming weeks, separately. You can find more information on the series...
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New Erasmus+ mobility action for sport coaches launched
For the first time ever, Erasmus+ will feature a new action to support mobility for sport coaches and other sport staff. This action will give the opportunity to grassroots sport organisations to...
Events
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Online info session: Erasmus+ programme - Capacity Building in Higher Education
The European, Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is organising an infoday on Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education, focusing on what is new and how to prepare a competitive proposal...
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European Year of Youth Conference
2022 has been the European Year Of Youth , and it is coming to an end! Ther #EYY2022 has promoted youth participation in democracy & encouraged everyone to #VoiceYourVision for a better...
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Workshop: Enhancing language education in cross-border vocational education
Venue: ECML, Graz, Austria Coordinator: Claudia Polzin-Haumann, Gemany Participants: up to 35 experts nominated by the national nominating authorities - Profile of participants Working languages: English...
Organisations
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European Youth Foundation (of the CoE)
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is a fund established in 1972 by the Council of Europe to provide financial and educational support for European youth activities. Only youth NGOs from the 46 ...
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Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service
The CCIVS is an International Non Governmental Org. engaged in the field of International Voluntary Service, created under the aegis of UNESCO in 1948 ...
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About the European Youth Forum The vision of the European Youth Forum is to be the voice of young people in Europe, where young people are equal citizens and are encouraged and supported to achieve...
Calls
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The CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) is proud to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of the Call for Ideas and Award Competition “ IMAGINE!” Active Young Citizens for Sustainable...
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Online Youthpass workshops for trainers
This call is for the first online workshop from a series of four workshops. The calls for the other workshops will be opened in the coming weeks, separately. You can find more information on the series...
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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Training Course on Essentials of Non-Formal Education 2023
The training course will bring together young people who are trainers, facilitators or organisers of non-formal education activities and are likely to be involved in upcoming study sessions (organised...
Documents
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Economic Conference Montenegro 2022 - Discussions about the Future
The publications represents a summary of the Economic Conference of Montenegro in 2022. The Conference on the Economy - Montenegro 2022 was organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro and held...
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Youth demands for quality climate change education
This document summarizes the findings of a global survey and focus group discussions on young people’s learning experiences and demands on quality climate change education, based on responses from about...
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How to work in the green economy? Guide for young people, job seekers and those who support them
When choosing professional future, many young people, sensitive to planetary issues, would like their future job to be consistent with their convictions and help to bend the carbon curve. However, for...
Links
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The HISTOLAB Digital Hub aims at bridging the breach between the state-of-the-art in academic history and history education within the classroom and outside it. It aims at promoting a history education...
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Education and Training Monitor 2022
Progress towards EU-level targets The Education and Training Monitor's comparative report tracks progress towards achieving the EU-level targets agreed as part of the EEA strategic framework. Seven...
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Publications of the SALTO SEE Centre
The publications address several topics related to youth work and youth policy in the Western Balkans as well as international cooperation. Take a look and see what suits your needs!
Projects
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Transnational History Education and Co-operation Laboratory – HISTOLAB
The cooperation with the EU Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), was shaped into a joint project “Transnational History Education and Cooperation Laboratory...
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Enhancing language education in cross-border vocational education
The promotion of language learning plays a particularly important role in border regions, especially in professional and vocational education. The project will focus on innovative processes which facilitate...
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Challenge for Young Researchers
Since 2018, the Fund for Innovation and Technology Development of North Macedonia is running an annual open call “Challenge for Young Researchers”. The aim of the challenge is to stimulate creative and...