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Youth in Action. Objectives. Promotion of young people’s active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular Development of solidarity and tolerance among young people Fostering of mutual understanding between young people from different countries - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Youth in Action
Objectives
• Promotion of young people’s active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular
• Development of solidarity and tolerance among young people• Fostering of mutual understanding between young people
from different countries• Improvement of the quality of support systems for youth
activities and the capabilities of civil society organisations in the youth field
• Promotion of European cooperation in the youth field
Priorities
Permanent priorities– European citizenship– Participation of young people– Cultural Diversity (fight against racism and xenophobia)– Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities
Specific yearly priorities 2010:– European year for combating poverty and social exclusion – Youth unemployment and promotion of young unemployed people’s active participation in society– Awareness-raising and mobilization of young people around global challenges (such as
sustainable development, climate change, migrations, the Millennium Development Goals) 2011:Youth in the Move, European Year of Volunteering, Europe China Year : work programme of the
Commission adopted by the Councilhttp://s-eaction/index.php/french/budget-et-finances-mainmenu-28/149-divers/2029-programme-de-travail-2011
Who implements the programme?
• European Commission (EC)• Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) –
YOUTH Unit• National Agencies (33 NA) + CH/Croatia in 2011• National Authorities• Other structures: SALTO-YOUTH Resource Centres (8) Eurodesks• Partnership between European Commission and Council of Europe,
United Nations, EuroMed, European Youth Forum
Who can participate?
Young people aged between 13 and 30 (individuals or groups), independently of their level of education or social and cultural background
A non-profit or non-governmental organisation A local, regional public body An informal group of young people A body active at European level in the youth field (ENGO), having
member branches in at least 8 Programme Countries An international governmental non-profit organisation A profit-making organisation organising an event in the area of
youth, sport or culture
Geographical scope31 Programme CountriesApplicants / direct beneficiaries
OR Partners / indirect beneficiaries
• 27 members states of EU
• 3 EFTA/EEA countries: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
• 1 pre-accession country: Turkey + CH/Croatia as of 2011
Geographical scope23 Neighbouring Partner Countries
South East Europe (SEE) Eastern Europe and Caucasus (EEC)
Mediterranean Partner Countries
AlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaCroatiaFormer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)Kosovo (under UNSC resolution 1244/1999)
MontenegroSerbiaException: can be applicants and direct beneficiaries under Actions 2 and 3.1 (EACEA)
ArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusGeorgiaMoldovaRussian FederationUkraine
AlgeriaEgyptIsraelJordanLebanonMoroccoPalestinian Authority of the West Bank and Gaza StripSyriaTunisia
Partners / indirect beneficiaries underAction 2: EVS
Action 3.1: Cooperation with the NPC of EU
5 Actions
• Action 1 - Youth for Europe• Action 2 - European Voluntary Service• Action 3 - Youth in the World• Action 4 – Youth Support Systems • Action 5 - Support for European cooperation in the
Youth field
Action 2 European Voluntary Service (EVS)
Individual or group project involving young people aged between 18 and 30
in a non-profit-making unpaid activity for the benefit of the general public
in a « Programme country » or « Neighbouring Partner Country » or
« Other Partner Country of the World »
other than the country of residence
Action 3: Youth in the World
• To support projects with Partner countries, in particular exchanges of young people, youth workers and youth organisations
• To develop partnerships and network of youth organisations
Sub-actions
3.1 Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the EU Exchanges Training and networking activities
3.2 Cooperation with other Partner Countries of the World Call for proposals
General selection procedures1. Programme Guide: permanent call
1. Programme Guide: permanent call• Action 1 : Actions 1.1 Youth Exchange / 1.2 Youth Initiative / 1.3 Youth
Democracy Project• Action 2 EVS• Action 3.1 Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the EU• Action 4.3 Training and networking of those active in youth work and
youth organisations • Action 5.1 Meeting of young people and those responsible for youth
policy
• Application forms: Europa / NA / EACEA websites (2011 E-foms)
• Criteria: Eligibility / Selection / AwardGeneralSpecific for each action and sub-action
• Funding rulesGeneral Table « Overview of funding rules » specific for each action and sub-action
• Who can apply ? / Where to apply , EACEA: ENGOs, SEE (2/3.1), specific applications under Action 2 National Agencies
Important features
• Non-formal learning • Youthpass http://www.salto-youth.net/TrainingAndCooperation
• Visibility of the Programme• Dissemination and exploitation of results (EVE database)• Anti-discrimination• Equality between women and men• Protection and safety of participants• Multilingualism
Further information?
EACEA Youth unit General information: +32 2 29 75615 Youth Helpdesk: (visa, accreditation, EVS +32 2 29 68724)[email protected] on specific calls for proposals: [email protected]